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FV57 WWX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,658 mi
Last recorded51,658 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 WWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,658 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 51,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes splitting/deteriorated ns and os

Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,447 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr inner sill, marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr inner sill, marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes splitting/deteriorated ns and os

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,496 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front WIPER

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended AXLE TO BODY BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear BOTH SIDES TYRES BAD AGE RELATED CRACKS

Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front WIPER

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended AXLE TO BODY BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear BOTH SIDES TYRES BAD AGE RELATED CRACKS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,451 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,657 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 21,657 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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FV57 WWX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV57 WWX, 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 FV57 WWX registered?

FV57 WWX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is FV57 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 WWX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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