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SE57 FYW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 FYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2017 76,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (under car) holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cracked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 67,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 67,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 55,256 miles

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

front and rear bumpers loose

offside and nearside front and rear chassis corroded.

radiator insecure

Fail 14 May 2015 55,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front and rear bumpers loose

offside and nearside front and rear chassis corroded.

radiator insecure

Pass 20 May 2014 45,880 miles

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

radiator insecure

rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 May 2014 45,880 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

radiator insecure.

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 29 May 2013 39,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

radiator insecure.

Fail 29 May 2013 39,013 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

radiator insecure.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,594 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 30,594 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,734 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded.

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 FYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 SE57 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

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

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