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MW57 OXD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,900 mi
Last recorded67,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,900 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,160 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 59,158 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 49,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,301 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,037 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,212 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 33,212 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,905 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 30,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 27,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 27,210 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,129 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,333 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 16,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OXD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

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

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