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MW57 NNB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,269 miles

Offside Front top suspenson bush slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,920 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable corroded

underbody/sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 82,920 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable corroded

underbody/sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,149 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 70,992 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 70,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,088 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,459 miles

exhaust corroded

oil low

rear subframe rubbers perished

Pass 3 Jan 2015 54,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 54,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,278 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edge

osr and nsr tyres cracking on tread

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn more inner edge

both rear tyres slight cracking

condension in nearside headlight but aim ok

exhaust corroded in places

front discs lipped & corroded slightly but pads look new

Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,778 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front tyres worn more inner edge

both rear tyres slight cracking

condension in nearside headlight but aim ok

exhaust corroded in places

front discs lipped & corroded slightly but pads look new

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,016 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 NNB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NNB, 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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MW57 NNB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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