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ET57 KUD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 KUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded in vents and inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,507 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches rusty

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,065 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches rusty

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust metal mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,942 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges no cords showing

front and rear exhaust brackets broken and front exhaust flexi joint weak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges no cords showing

front and rear exhaust brackets broken and front exhaust flexi joint weak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,559 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,585 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 48,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,174 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 KUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 KUD registered?

ET57 KUD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ET57 KUD safe to buy?

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