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KM57 WNU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,501 mi
Last recorded62,501 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,501 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 62,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,352 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 57,352 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

Underbody corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

Underbody corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,535 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

under sealed throughout

Fail 11 Aug 2016 49,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and inner cills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2015 43,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front screen cracked

Fail 22 May 2015 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking

front screen cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,523 miles

general under body surface rust

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,050 miles

inner wheel archs rusted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,421 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 WNU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

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

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