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KL57 BPU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,570 mi
Last recorded58,570 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 BPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread an rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear of car (2.4.G.2)

both number plates slightly cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2018 55,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear of car (2.4.G.2)

both number plates slightly cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 49,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,407 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,145 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has some perrishing on sidewall not exposing canvas

spare tyre not useable

Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,782 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

spare wheel fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,233 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 36,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,225 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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 BPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL57 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

KL57 BPU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is KL57 BPU safe to buy?

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