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KM57 WLK

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 94,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 155/70R13 75T Unrepairable ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper mounting slight play

Nearside Rear upper mounting slight play

Offside Rear upper mounting slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,078 miles

Offside Rear some wear and movement on radius arm bush

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,440 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 66,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 57,613 miles

both front tyres just on limit in places on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,813 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 46,362 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 46,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,733 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,559 miles

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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KM57 WLK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 KM57 WLK, 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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KM57 WLK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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