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MM57 EXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,592 mi
Last recorded70,592 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 EXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (axle) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (axle) (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f back wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2017 61,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (axle) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (axle) (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f back wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both rear axle mounting bushes

Fail 4 Feb 2016 53,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,527 miles

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

slight play o/s/r axle mounting bush

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,276 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,793 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 17,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 EXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MM57 EXJ, 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 MM57 EXJ registered?

MM57 EXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is MM57 EXJ safe to buy?

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