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MM57 EXK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 EXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 86,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,832 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer treads,recommend changing now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,219 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen wash reservoir,filler cap missing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,479 miles

screen wash reservoir,filler cap missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,339 miles

n/s/ rear tyre cracing in tread

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ rear tyre cracing in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,593 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 23,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 EXK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EXK, 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 MM57 EXK registered?

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

Is MM57 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM57 EXK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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