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KL57 BLK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 BLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,441 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded wheel arch and below radiator area (2.3.2)

Offside handbrake cable unsupported

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush debonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush debonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded wheel arch and below radiator area (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside handbrake cable unsupported

Pass 9 Aug 2014 84,880 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,399 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

offside head lamp misting up

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,885 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,885 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KL57 BLK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KL57 BLK, 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 KL57 BLK registered?

KL57 BLK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KL57 BLK safe to buy?

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