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KL57 BVD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,238 mi
Last recorded52,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,238 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arm mount (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 52,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arm mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,841 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 49,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 47,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,398 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes only just met the required efficiency.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,672 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 24,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,500 miles

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

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

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 BVD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BVD, 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 BVD registered?

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

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