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MW57 ATO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 ATO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 67,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,485 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 62,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,209 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

exhaust /power steering pipe corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 55,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

exhaust /power steering pipe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,341 miles

Corrosion - exhaust /power steering pipe

Engine oil slightly low

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,007 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 39,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,376 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 32,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 8,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 2,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 2,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 2,672 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 2,474 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 2,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 1,827 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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MW57 ATO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW57 ATO, 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 MW57 ATO registered?

MW57 ATO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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