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ET57 CKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,981 mi
Last recorded53,981 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 CKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,981 miles

rust in both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Oct 2016 52,749 miles

exhaust rusting /no blows/

surface rust on rear axle

Fail 27 Sep 2016 52,740 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,009 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 52,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,234 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 37,234 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,842 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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 CKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET57 CKJ, 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 CKJ registered?

ET57 CKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ET57 CKJ safe to buy?

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