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MW57 EZH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,549 mi
Last recorded64,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 EZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 64,549 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sill croddid

rear axle croddid

Fail 1 Jun 2023 64,545 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sill croddid

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle croodid

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 61,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 61,357 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,082 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 58,082 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all around (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 53,681 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,419 miles

Nearside indicator cancel inoperative

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,956 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 45,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,152 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,678 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 24,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,208 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 19,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,585 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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MW57 EZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW57 EZH, 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 MW57 EZH registered?

MW57 EZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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