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ET57 NHE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,774 mi
Last recorded94,774 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to fuel filler point

rear inner sills slightly corroded both sides

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to fuel filler point

rear inner sills slightly corroded both sides

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2018 87,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,218 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,907 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,007 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2011 43,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NHE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

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

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