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ET57 HXB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,740 mi
Last recorded64,740 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 HXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,740 miles

Front n/side fog light damaged

Front n/side outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/side fog light damaged

Front n/side outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,439 miles

Front n/side fog light damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills n/s/f outer sill / floor area and around fuel neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front strut top some movement

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,194 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 59,183 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,820 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear axle bush's have some movement in them (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,633 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,436 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 253,253 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,784 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 8,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 7,128 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 HXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

ET57 HXB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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