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ET57 FUU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,580 mi
Last recorded72,580 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 FUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,580 miles

Rear tyres worn close to wear bars .

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill /rear inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill/rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn close to wear bars .

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,071 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush is split

Fail 27 Feb 2020 69,071 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

offside front lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 16 Feb 2019 60,254 miles

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

both nearside and offside floors corroded

both nearside and offside outer sill corroded

both nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

fluctuation nearside front brake

nearside front headlight lens discoloured

Fail 12 Feb 2019 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to nearside & offside floor area's

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

nearside front & offside front inner wheel arch area's are corroding

nearside headlamp outer lens is deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2018 52,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner arch areas corroding

moisture around power steering rack areas

nearside and offside inner sill areas corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner arch areas corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

moisture around power steering rack areas

nearside and offside inner sill areas corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,041 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,727 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,664 miles

Both Rear Tyres have age related cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,235 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 20,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,988 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose is incorrectly fitted but not fouling when checked on full lock.

Nearside Headlamp is damp inside.

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 FUU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

ET57 FUU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is ET57 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 FUU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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