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ET57 CPU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 CPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,395 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front corrosion to floor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,702 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail/floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light in-op, switch snapped.

Fail 20 Jan 2025 63,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smear. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail/floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light in-op, switch snapped.

Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 60,306 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,654 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,081 miles

Front clutch pipe leaking brake fluid.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,117 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 47,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,553 miles

corrosion on rear inner sills and offside centre outer sill

Fail 14 Jan 2020 44,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner brake pads wearing low

corrosion on rear inner sills and offside centre outer sill

Pass 19 Jan 2019 41,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs wearing thin (border line pass

corrosion on both sides, rear inner sills

corrosion on offside lower outer sill by door

Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,786 miles

light crispy outer sill by drivers door and o/s/r inner sill (not holed)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 33,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 28,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,511 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,989 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 CPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 CPU, 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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ET57 CPU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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