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FM57 ODE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,886 mi
Last recorded70,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 70,886 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,546 miles

Underbody surface rust but not excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2025 67,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Underbody surface rust but not excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,899 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 46,242 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 46,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,937 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,540 miles

NSF tyre is cracking on outside edge

OSR tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 13,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 13,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 10,446 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 7,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 4,968 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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FM57 ODE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM57 ODE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM57 ODE registered?

FM57 ODE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FM57 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ODE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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