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NM57 BTV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 BTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 96,055 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,550 miles

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

General corosion to vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,149 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,101 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,619 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,902 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 71,902 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,663 miles

Collision damage nearside outer sill

Some under-body corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2014 56,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,714 miles

Collision damage to nearside outer sill panel

Nearside front tyre worn outer quarter and very close to legal minimum

Fail 25 Jan 2013 46,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,613 miles

Collision damage and rust nearside outer sill prescribed area

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,516 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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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.

Is NM57 BTV safe to buy?

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