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ET57 CGO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,963 mi
Last recorded32,963 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 CGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 32,963 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play.

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch surface slight corrorded

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion near axle.

Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,250 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 31,657 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 31,657 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 30,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 29,963 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 29,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 28,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2019 28,914 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 28,025 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 28,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,765 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2015 23,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,853 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,230 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 CGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CGO, 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 ET57 CGO registered?

ET57 CGO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is ET57 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 CGO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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