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OE57 BDO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,689 mi
Last recorded47,689 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 BDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and weakened, not holed at time of test

both rear inner sills corroded and weakened, not holed at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and weakened, not holed at time of test

both rear inner sills corroded and weakened, not holed at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres perished and cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,715 miles

brake pedal travel more than it should be

Fail 21 Jun 2018 41,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal travel more than it should be

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 39,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp not as bright as it should be

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,552 miles

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)

brake pedal has more travel than normal

front brake discs warped slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,116 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 29,116 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NSF tyrewear on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,286 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,003 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,501 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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OE57 BDO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

OE57 BDO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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