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MT57 TCX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,111 mi
Last recorded75,111 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 TCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2019 75,111 miles

Exhaust system insecure Brackets Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S Rear Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion To Floors And Sills

Exhaust Flexi Joint In Poor Condition

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,067 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 47,133 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 39,045 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,185 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 26,160 miles

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

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

both rear tyre perrished.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,536 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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MT57 TCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT57 TCX, 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 MT57 TCX registered?

MT57 TCX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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