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FM57 OEB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 OEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,931 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 73,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,456 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,654 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 19 May 2015 57,654 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 21 May 2014 52,790 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 52,790 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,552 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,912 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,450 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

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 OEB 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 69.2%.

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 FM57 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

FM57 OEB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FM57 OEB safe to buy?

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