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FN57 ELX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,424 mi
Last recorded76,424 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 ELX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,424 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,469 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,469 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,821 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 63,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axsle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axsle (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,470 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 47,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,955 miles

chips in screen

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f wish bone front bush pulling out

various marks on body and wheels

Fail 5 Sep 2013 41,955 miles

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

chips in screen

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

fuel filter corroding

o/s/f wish bone front bush pulling out

various marks on body and wheels

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,810 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,707 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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FN57 ELX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 FN57 ELX, 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 FN57 ELX registered?

FN57 ELX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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