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ET57 OCU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,497 mi
Last recorded84,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 OCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 84,497 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill by rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and slightly pitted on inner disc pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,213 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,626 miles

Both rear top mounts have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 82,624 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front and rear top mounts have slight movement

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 81,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,590 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 62,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2014 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,983 miles

nsf wheel has a distorted bead rim

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,174 miles

front disc deteriaing

Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front disc deteriaing

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 OCU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

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

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