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EN57 WPV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,081 mi
Last recorded89,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 WPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion Near drivers door amd fuel filler cap area (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R tyre badly out of shape on inner edge - Very strong advise, and badly perished

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears - Very strong advise (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion Near drivers door amd fuel filler cap area (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R tyre badly out of shape on inner edge - Very strong advise, and badly perished

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears - Very strong advise (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,886 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking

Rear offside and nearside trailing arm mounting area slightly corroded

fuel filler cap area corroded

wiper blads starting to split

Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking

Rear offside and nearside trailing arm mounting area slightly corroded

fuel filler cap area corroded

wiper blads starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and badly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner were bar and very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 74,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and badly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner were bar and very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,383 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 40,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,676 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 29,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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EN57 WPV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

EN57 WPV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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