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MM57 BXE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,873 mi
Last recorded57,873 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 BXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2025 57,872 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2024 49,323 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat cable broken to tilt seat

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 49,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and insurcua (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and insucua (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated to sill in 2 places (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat cable broken to tilt seat

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 45,695 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 45,620 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside sill (front, middle and rear area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch behind shock-absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corrode and holed (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch behind shock-absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,119 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 41,119 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,845 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 38,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 36,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,030 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 34,026 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,344 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,220 miles

both rear tyres craking side walls

Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,942 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 BXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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