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EN57 CFA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,395 mi
Last recorded43,395 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 CFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 43,395 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 38,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 38,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 33,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge ( 2.5 mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge ( 3mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 23,793 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly distorted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount slight wear.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underbody corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 23,791 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly distorted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount slight wear.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underbody corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 22,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 20,537 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 15,981 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,372 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 13,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 10,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 8,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 5,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 5,577 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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EN57 CFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EN57 CFA, 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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EN57 CFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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