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MM57 BXD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,081 mi
Last recorded70,081 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 BXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,081 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filler (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded supporting panelwork within 30 cm of upper anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (inner arch area) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished.Also cut in outer sidewall but no cords or plies visible

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

Offside Front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (inside boot) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (inner arch area) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished, no cords or ply visible

Rear fuel tank corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,845 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated but not blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at end. clears screen acceptably

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear body work corroded round fuel filler neck area

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked and perishing

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fuel tank upper half surface corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 58,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting arm rear silencer (7.1.1)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated but not blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at end. clears screen acceptably

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear body work corroded round fuel filler neck area

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,421 miles

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside p/a/s pipes corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,369 miles

Advise area around fuel filler corroded.

Body damage/ surface corrosion NSR quarter panel

Fuel tank surface corroded.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Surface corrosion adjacent to rear suspension mountings.NS and OS

Surface corrosion on NSF inner wing/chassis areas.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 37,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Advise area around fuel filler corroded.

Body damage/ surface corrosion NSR quarter panel

Fuel tank surface corroded.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Surface corrosion adjacent to rear suspension mountings.NS and OS

Surface corrosion on NSF inner wing/chassis areas.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,740 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

p/a/s/pipes corroded

strong advize on o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 34,740 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

p/a/s/pipes corroded

strong advize on o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,676 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

damage to n/s/rear panels

hand brake outer cable loose on n/s/rear

p/a/s/pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 31,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

damage to n/s/rear panels

hand brake outer cable loose on n/s/rear

p/a/s/pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,175 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,987 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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MM57 BXD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MM57 BXD, 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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MM57 BXD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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