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MW57 XJL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,591 mi
Last recorded92,591 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,591 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,423 miles

Nearside of cylinder head / thermostat housing area appears to be leaking coolant

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside of cylinder head / thermostat housing area appears to be leaking coolant

Offside headlamp full of condensation and is affecting the beam image slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,839 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside front and rear wheel inner bead rims are bent / damaged.

Nearside rear shock abosrber is leaking.

Rear axle beam offside mounting bush is deterating near to limits.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,723 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level is low.

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside front and rear wheel inner bead rims are bent / damaged.

Nearside rear shock abosrber is leaking.

Rear axle beam offside mounting bush is deterating near to limits.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,748 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Rear fuel filter is badly corroded.

The o/s front wheel rim is bent to the limit!

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Offside front tyre starting to deteriorate on inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulders.

Offside front wheel inner rim is bent.

Rear fuel filter is badly corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,194 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 31,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

gear box oil leak

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 XJL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

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

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