MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corosion to vehicle
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH outer sills are corroded and in a poor condition
Offside rear inner sill corroded and in a very poor condition
both front brake discs are corroded
corrosion on front inner wings x o/s/r inner sill / o/s/f spring corroding /
o/s/r outer sill getting weak / damage to n/s/ outer sill / fuel filter corroding / front discs corroding
corrosion on front inner wings / corrosion on front discs / o/s/r inner sill corroding
damage to n/s/r wheel inner rim x nail in tyre x perishing x worn on inner
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill near axle beam mount (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on front inner wings / corrosion on front discs / o/s/r inner sill corroding
damage to n/s/r wheel inner rim x nail in tyre x perishing x worn on inner
All tyres perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Collision damage nearside outer sill
Some under-body corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Collision damage nearside outer sill
Some under-body corrosion
Collision damage to nearside outer sill panel
Nearside front tyre worn outer quarter and very close to legal minimum
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Collision damage to nearside outer sill panel
Nearside front tyre worn outer quarter and very close to legal minimum
Collision damage and rust nearside outer sill prescribed area
Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Collision damage and rust nearside outer sill prescribed area
Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NM57 BTV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 NM57 BTV, 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 NM57 BTV registered?
NM57 BTV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2008.
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