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FH57 XWL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,159 mi
Last recorded67,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 XWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust hanger corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2022 61,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 61,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,525 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 57,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,052 miles

Offside Rear inner sill surface corrosion

reverse lamp not working

Fail 23 Jul 2019 50,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill surface corrosion

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 38,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

coolant level low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,699 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 27,699 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 25,520 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 25,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

slight smear to nearside front wiper

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,864 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,497 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 17,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres worn inner edge advise tracking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,252 miles

Front disc's sight scored

Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,029 miles

front brake discs badly rusted on inner faces

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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FH57 XWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH57 XWL, 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 FH57 XWL registered?

FH57 XWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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