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ET57 SJU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,178 mi
Last recorded85,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,178 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,268 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,266 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,928 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split but clearing screen

front wishbone bushes seperating

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,851 miles

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

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,352 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 26,248 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 SJU registered?

ET57 SJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is ET57 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 SJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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