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EN57 WTR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,888 mi
Last recorded136,888 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 136,888 miles

General body corrosion on rear of vehicle but not yet structurally a problem.

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Feb 2017 136,888 miles

General body corrosion on rear of vehicle but not yet structurally a problem.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 130,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,568 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,982 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,258 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,815 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 WTR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN57 WTR registered?

EN57 WTR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is EN57 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 WTR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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