MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MT57 TCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT57 TCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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