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EN57 KUD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 KUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 60,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,723 miles

Offside body sill as slight corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,965 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,269 miles

cut in offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,268 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,268 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,882 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY VERY BADLY CORRODED ON INSIDE

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,679 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2012 30,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 19,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUD, 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 EN57 KUD registered?

EN57 KUD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is EN57 KUD safe to buy?

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