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ET57 AUO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,179 mi
Last recorded60,179 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 AUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 60,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,540 miles

advise general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 43,004 miles

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

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

advise general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 38,091 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,030 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,007 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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ET57 AUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET57 AUO, 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 ET57 AUO registered?

ET57 AUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is ET57 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 AUO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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