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EN57 WSF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim buckled

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel rim buckled

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,806 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Front discs have corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 67,806 miles

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

Exhaust has corrosion

Front discs have corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,620 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,165 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 64,068 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant bottle empty

nearside front wing damaged

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,258 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 61,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,447 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,275 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 45,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,615 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 34,615 miles

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

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

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 WSF 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 60%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

EN57 WSF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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