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KR57 TEO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,559 mi
Last recorded57,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 TEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,304 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring not fully seated in top mount

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills to arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 51,304 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring not fully seated in top mount

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills to arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 41,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,708 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 26,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 19,734 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,888 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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KR57 TEO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR57 TEO, 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 KR57 TEO registered?

KR57 TEO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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