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MW57 OWA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,080 mi
Last recorded59,080 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,080 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 59,080 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,070 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

both front wishbone bushes worn slightly

Pass 25 May 2018 43,689 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 31,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 31,396 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,541 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,196 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 22,236 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,236 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 19,289 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 OWA 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 71.4%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

MW57 OWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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