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SE57 ARX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,353 mi
Last recorded68,353 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 ARX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all approx.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 57,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,467 miles

n/s/f seat doesnt fold down

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat doesnt fold down

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,644 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,644 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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SE57 ARX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE57 ARX, 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 SE57 ARX registered?

SE57 ARX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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