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FM57 HKU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,821 mi
Last recorded105,821 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

area around fuel flap badly corroded.

both front chassis showing early corrosion

both inner parts of rear arches corroded but not considerd prescribed areas

n/s/r road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

sills in poor cond.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 105,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor to sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

area around fuel flap badly corroded.

both front chassis showing early corrosion

both inner parts of rear arches corroded but not considerd prescribed areas

n/s/r road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

sills in poor cond.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,778 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis showing early corrosion

n/s/r wing corroded around fuel filler cap area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 96,778 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount bracket corroded off ,hense (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis showing early corrosion

n/s/r wing corroded around fuel filler cap area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,933 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,933 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,637 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 71,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,970 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn & slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,417 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 53,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre in poor cond

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,479 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,732 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,377 miles

both front tyres worn on edges o/s/f tyre perished & small cracks showing

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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FM57 HKU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM57 HKU, 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 FM57 HKU registered?

FM57 HKU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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