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EX57 EEM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,180 mi
Last recorded73,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 EEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,180 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,468 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 69,468 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,877 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 64,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, offside soon (4.1.E.1)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly all (2.5.B.1b)

Rear both, tyres minor cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,188 miles

both lower suspension arm bushes are starting to seperate

both rear tyres 4mm and cracked

offside front tyre 4mm, cracked and bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,188 miles

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

both lower suspension arm bushes are starting to seperate

both rear tyres 4mm and cracked

offside front tyre 4mm, cracked and bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 48,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 31,963 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,871 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,953 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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EX57 EEM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 EX57 EEM, 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 EX57 EEM registered?

EX57 EEM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is EX57 EEM safe to buy?

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