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EN57 WRD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,707 mi
Last recorded63,707 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 WRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 63,707 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 63,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to stabilise engine speed during fast idle check also at idle engine speed increases by itself (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 63,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 58,159 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,796 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 54,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat anchor point corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wing to chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,010 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 52,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,641 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,360 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 46,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,259 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 42,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,813 miles

Rear exhaust support bracket broken away from silencer

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,066 miles

Front brake pads getting low + discs worn

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,849 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 33,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,705 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 31,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,674 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 WRD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

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

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