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ET57 KUV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,176 mi
Last recorded77,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 KUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,176 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,404 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,194 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 36,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,948 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 KUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KUV, 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

How do I check the history of ET57 KUV?

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What year was ET57 KUV registered?

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

Is ET57 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 KUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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