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NH57 BWC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,618 mi
Last recorded58,618 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 BWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,618 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 58,618 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,206 miles

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,066 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 48,932 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side bottom inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both side floor corroded

both side inner / outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side bottom inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,406 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 35,396 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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside front tyres run off on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,452 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 29,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 25,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 21,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front and rear tyres slight cracks in outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,190 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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NH57 BWC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NH57 BWC, 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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NH57 BWC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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