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ET57 NND

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,339 mi
Last recorded54,339 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 54,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

front brake hoses poorly routed

front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

offside and nearside front chassis legs corroded

offside front chassis leg slightly distorted

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside wiper slightly smearing

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2018 54,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

front brake hoses poorly routed

front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

offside and nearside front chassis legs corroded

offside front chassis leg slightly distorted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside wiper slightly smearing

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside front chassis leg slightly distorted

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,765 miles

front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside front chassis leg distorted

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside front chassis leg distorted

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 43,310 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,439 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 36,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,256 miles

clutch pipe starting to smear

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 NND is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NND, 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 NND registered?

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

Is ET57 NND safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 NND shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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