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MW57 FNT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,477 mi
Last recorded58,477 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,477 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant/antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,957 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth on inner edge and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking STRONG ADVISE

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and cracking STRONG ADVISE

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking STRONG ADVISE

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,718 miles

ADVISE,cracking on both rear tyres

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 8 Feb 2016 41,747 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 41,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,589 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 39,589 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,146 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped/corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,997 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 28,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,118 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 23,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,060 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 FNT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

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

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