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BW57 PMV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,185 mi
Last recorded37,185 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 PMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,185 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on border (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on border (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight crossion all round

Fail 18 Oct 2019 31,175 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 25,286 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 25,286 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,064 miles

Age related cracks to offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,300 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 11,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,011 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 7,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,207 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BW57 PMV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW57 PMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW57 PMV registered?

BW57 PMV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BW57 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 PMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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