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FB57 BYM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,163 mi
Last recorded64,163 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 BYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade missing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall damage on tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall damage on tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,688 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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FB57 BYM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FB57 BYM, 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 FB57 BYM registered?

FB57 BYM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FB57 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB57 BYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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