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FM57 YWW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,179 mi
Last recorded69,179 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,179 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,316 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 61,316 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,397 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 57,397 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 54,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,395 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 42,395 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,373 miles

both rear tyres have a nail in tread

gearbox area damp

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 38,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,501 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 32,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,922 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,754 miles

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?

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 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.

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