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FE57 CJX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,039 mi
Last recorded71,039 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 CJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 71,039 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2020 68,806 miles

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

floor corroded and weak

n/s seat latch broken

rear axle bushes perished and split

sills inner and outer corroded and weak

Fail 11 Jan 2020 68,806 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

floor corroded and weak

n/s seat latch broken

rear axle bushes perished and split

sills inner and outer corroded and weak

Pass 26 Jan 2019 65,956 miles

both sills corroded & weak

floor starting to corrode & weak

nearside front seat cant be tipped

Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,449 miles

Nearside Front cannot be tipped

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 59,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger rotted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,670 miles

head light has water ingress

Nearside Front bush starting to split

Offside Front bush starting to split

exhaust sys corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf wheel has slight buckle

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,932 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

low pressure clutch pipe leaking

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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FE57 CJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FE57 CJX, 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 FE57 CJX registered?

FE57 CJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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