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EN57 WFB

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,099 mi
Last recorded74,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 WFB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre started to perish

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre started to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2015 65,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 56,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,671 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 44,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 32,954 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2011 22,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,166 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 WFB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

EN57 WFB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EN57 WFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 WFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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