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EF57 VDY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,654 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,855 miles

Offside Rear Lower sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,344 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,013 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,695 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 34,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 24,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bad oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,756 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 22,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EF57 VDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF57 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF57 VDY?

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What year was EF57 VDY registered?

EF57 VDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is EF57 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 VDY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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