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EN57 WRE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,575 mi
Last recorded61,575 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 61,575 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Poorly repaired! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,759 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 56,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 55,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,218 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 39,082 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OSR inner sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner shoulder of tyre wearing thin.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,697 miles

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

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

both rear sills starting to corrode

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,730 miles

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2014 10,410 miles

all four tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 9 Feb 2013 8,612 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 8,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 6,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,597 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 WRE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

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

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