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NY57 BFF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 BFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 3/4 length (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,557 miles

nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to de/bond

play in nearside front anti/roll bar d/bush

rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,620 miles

body corrosion at fuel filler and rear wiper

slight leak power steering pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body corrosion at fuel filler and rear wiper

slight leak power steering pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,658 miles

exhaust flexy joint insecure and rear silencer mounting corroded

nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to de/bond

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,786 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,786 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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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NY57 BFF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NY57 BFF, 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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NY57 BFF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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