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ET57 NKO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,269 mi
Last recorded46,269 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 NKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches inner windcreen surface (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Mar 2019 46,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches inner windcreen surface (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Mar 2018 40,996 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored/corroded, n/s/f. & o/s/f discs excessively corroded, outer face.

Rear tyres have slight cracking on inner & outer sidewalls.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,760 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 21,696 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,645 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 19,136 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 14,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,123 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 NKO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

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

Is ET57 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 NKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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