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ET57 VNL

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,339 mi
Last recorded105,339 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 VNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 105,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill by rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill's by rear axle mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken free from exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,625 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,571 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm 165/65/13

both front suspension arms have slight play in rear mounting bushes

both rear suspension mounting bushes have slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm 165/65/13

both front suspension arms have slight play in rear mounting bushes

both rear suspension mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,176 miles

both front wish bone rear mounting bushes worn

both rear suspension mounting bushes worn/slight play

offside front tyre bald on inner edge 165/65/13

Fail 1 Feb 2016 82,176 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front wish bone rear mounting bushes worn

both rear suspension mounting bushes worn/slight play

offside front tyre bald on inner edge 165/65/13

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,641 miles

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn but just within limits.

Interior boot release not working.

Spare tyre bald on inner edge (165/65x13)

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn but just within limits.

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Interior boot release not working.

N/S/R handbrake casble fixing adrift.

Spare tyre bald on inner edge (165/65x13)

Suspect front brake pads approx. 75% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,446 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

various stone chips in windscreen

water leak from thermostat housing

Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

various stone chips in windscreen

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,070 miles

Handbrake cable fixing missing fron N/S cable but cable secure for M.O.T.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush slightly worn.

Spare wheel rim slightly dammaged.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,732 miles

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush slightly worn.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (165/65x13).

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Spare wheel rim slightly dammaged & tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,732 miles

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush slightly worn.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (165/65x13).

Spare wheel rim slightly dammaged & tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 31,738 miles

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

N/S/F brake stronger than O/S but just within limits at time of test.

N/S/R handbrake cable fixing screw missing but cable secure for M.O.T.

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge - Suspect tracking (165/65x13).

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,738 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge - Suspect tracking (165/65x13).

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

N/S/F brake stronger than O/S but just within limits at time of test.

N/S/R handbrake cable fixing screw missing but cable secure for M.O.T.

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 VNL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VNL, 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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ET57 VNL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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