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ET57 JDO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 JDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,222 miles

slight corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 4 May 2022 54,535 miles

slight corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,264 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,253 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion around fuel filler cap (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

rust on front discs

slight damage to n/s quarter panel

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,192 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,188 miles

Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S REAR (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak OIL FILTER LEAKING .NEW FILTER FITTED ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,021 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 48,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,160 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general underbody surface corosion inc osf outersill

nsf bumper split

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 29,335 miles

front tyres

Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,399 miles

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

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 JDO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

ET57 JDO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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