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FM57 OWG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,610 mi
Last recorded64,610 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,610 miles

Front inner Wings Corrosion

Inner and Outer Sills Corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2024 64,594 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner Wings Corrosion

Inner and Outer Sills Corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Wings Corrosion

Nearside and Offside Inner and Outer Sills Corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2023 60,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Wings Corrosion

Nearside and Offside Inner and Outer Sills Corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 60,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,096 miles

General surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under the vehicle .

Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,557 miles

Offside slight rust on outer cill

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,392 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,671 miles

Offside Rear sidewalls cracking

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

Nearside Rear sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,915 miles

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 8 Dec 2014 38,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,884 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 32,884 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 26,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,008 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,358 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,034 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 OWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

FM57 OWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is FM57 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 OWG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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