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ET57 NHK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,610 mi
Last recorded63,610 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 NHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 63,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside front and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front inner brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective One of two rear exhaust rubber mounting broken off but exhaust system not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,305 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 56,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,615 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,399 miles

Coolant leak

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 NHK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

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

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