MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
both sills corroded and small exhaust blow rear box both front suspension arm bushes worn but no play
fuel cap area corroded
sills corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp internals inscure (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel cap area corroded
sills corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
sills corroded ecu light on rear wiper blade poor
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
advise eml on
advise light surface corrosion to underbody
advise rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges [lumpy] 165/60/14
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE57 BAU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 OE57 BAU, 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 OE57 BAU registered?
OE57 BAU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2008.
Is OE57 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for OE57 BAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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