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ET57 TZB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,935 mi
Last recorded30,935 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 TZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 30,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner outer front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,494 miles

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

Nearside Front HUB CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front HUB CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear REVERSING LAMP HOLDER CORRODED AND NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Feb 2019 28,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,117 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively + discs corroded (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 27,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

EM light on (misfire)

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

coolant low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively + discs corroded (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,845 miles

All 4 road tyres are perished mis-shaped and wearing low 195/45/16

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,166 miles

all four tyres perished

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,265 miles

nearside front tyre perished in tread

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside front tyre perished in tread

Fail 4 Feb 2014 19,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished in tread

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,201 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2013 17,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,945 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 10,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 10,419 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 TZB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

ET57 TZB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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