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MM57 EWG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 EWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,749 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Both Rear Wishbone Bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Small Oil Leak Gearbox Side

Fail 13 Sep 2017 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Cut (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Both Rear Wishbone Bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Small Oil Leak Gearbox Side

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both rear wishbone bushes (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox side ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,508 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,842 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,437 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,506 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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MM57 EWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 MM57 EWG, 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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MM57 EWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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