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OE57 BFA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 BFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,712 miles

both front lower suspension arms, inner bushes perishing/splitting

inner sills/floor to sills/front chassis corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 115,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing/splitting

inner sills/floor to sills/front chassis corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,314 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

Rear Inner sills, nearside and offside corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 108,314 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner sills, nearside and offside corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,271 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,156 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,156 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,899 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 BFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

OE57 BFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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