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OE57 SFX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 SFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,452 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,610 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,596 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2018 58,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,893 miles

cam cover gasket leaking

Fail 16 May 2016 51,893 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cam cover gasket leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2015 45,310 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 40,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 40,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,397 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 34,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 31,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,054 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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OE57 SFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE57 SFX, 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

How do I check the history of OE57 SFX?

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What year was OE57 SFX registered?

OE57 SFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is OE57 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 SFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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