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KW57 MJU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,241 mi
Last recorded58,241 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 MJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Whole SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Whole SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Heavily Corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 55,586 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,859 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,569 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 51,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 49,971 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 49,969 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,962 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 32,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,628 miles

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

Front brake discs very worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,071 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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KW57 MJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KW57 MJU, 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 KW57 MJU registered?

KW57 MJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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