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KU57 TWK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,611 mi
Last recorded49,611 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 TWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded in areas

Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,607 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area next to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded in areas

Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,536 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 18,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,534 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,428 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 11,818 miles

front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted/scored

Fail 15 Jan 2014 11,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted/scored

Pass 16 Jan 2013 9,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 7,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 5,438 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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KU57 TWK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KU57 TWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU57 TWK registered?

KU57 TWK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KU57 TWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU57 TWK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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