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MW57 LYY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,342 mi
Last recorded68,342 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 LYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 63,010 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,353 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 46,318 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,322 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 31,261 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,101 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 LYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

MW57 LYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is MW57 LYY safe to buy?

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