MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/R + O/S/R Beam bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
N/S/R + O/S/R Beam bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant stains around gearbox
engine has a sight oil leak
nearside and offside front floors have corrosion
nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly
off side and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking and slight play
off side and near side inner and outer sills slightly corroded
off side and near side rear inner arches slightly corroded
engine has a sight water leak from rear of engine
nearside and offside front lower arms bushes are perishing sightly
offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread
offside rear tyre is perishing slightly and has a nail in it
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres have a nail in tread
gearbox area damp
offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
both rear tyres have a nail in tread
gearbox area damp
offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM57 YWW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?
FM57 YWW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.
Is FM57 YWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM57 YWW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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