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MW57 FAJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,540 mi
Last recorded49,540 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,540 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,955 miles

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

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Nearside rear inner wing corroed

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

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear inner wing corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,625 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 43,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,880 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,070 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 38,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,212 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 27,306 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 22,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,671 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 FAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW57 FAJ, 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 MW57 FAJ registered?

MW57 FAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is MW57 FAJ safe to buy?

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