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ET57 FTO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,786 mi
Last recorded56,786 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 FTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 55,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,959 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,009 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,336 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 41,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,772 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 19,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,972 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 FTO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

ET57 FTO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is ET57 FTO safe to buy?

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