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ET57 NLC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,954 mi
Last recorded46,954 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 NLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 46,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 46,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 43,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Nov 2017 43,450 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,527 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 31,206 miles

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

OPffside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2014 31,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OPffside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,319 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 23,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,321 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,379 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 NLC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

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

Is ET57 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 NLC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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