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ET57 JWU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,592 mi
Last recorded72,592 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,592 miles

N/s/r inner and outer sills corroding

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

O/s inner and outer sills corroding.

O/s/f seat belt prescribed area corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

N/s/r inner and outer sills corroding

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

O/s inner and outer sills corroding.

O/s/f seat belt prescribed area corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,480 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 58,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,938 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 50,313 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,737 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 28,242 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,643 miles

front brake discs are worn and lipped

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

rear tyre treads are worn on the edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,748 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 22,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,486 miles

offside front lower wish bone rear bush is starting to separate

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 JWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

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

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