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MW57 FCY

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 FCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,026 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,865 miles

Nearside Rear Body damaged

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body damaged

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,709 miles

Nearside Body damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge Rep/ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,290 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 64,290 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,356 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 63,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,654 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 44,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,712 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 24,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

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 FCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

MW57 FCY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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