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KM57 WNP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,559 mi
Last recorded64,559 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WNP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,559 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 axle bushes worn (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,082 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 axle bushes worn (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

plastic thermostat housing leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

plastic thermostat housing leaking

Fail 23 Dec 2014 48,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

plastic thermostat housing leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 36,289 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 36,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 23,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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KM57 WNP 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 66.7%.

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 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 KM57 WNP, 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 KM57 WNP registered?

KM57 WNP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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