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ET57 FPA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,803 mi
Last recorded59,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 FPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 59,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 58,907 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 58,907 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 57,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 56,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 54,444 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 53,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,693 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 48,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,198 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 FPA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

ET57 FPA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is ET57 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 FPA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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