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ET57 CJY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,464 mi
Last recorded69,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 69,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,922 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 67,918 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area nr rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area nr rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,098 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,001 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 49,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,062 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 48,062 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 45,442 miles

Slight corrosion on o/s & n/s rear sill backing areas

o/s & n/s front floor has areas slightly corroded

o/s/f wishbone bush perished/splitting

o/s/r tyre perished in areas

Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,025 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 36,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,206 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,710 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 CJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

ET57 CJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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