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SE57 FZX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,166 mi
Last recorded45,166 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 FZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,435 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,962 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,655 miles

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

corrosion noted at front subframe mountings ( chassis)

fuel filter corrosion noted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

front floor and both front chassis corrosion noted

fuel filter corrosion noted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,598 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 35,598 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,356 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush slight separation noted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 15,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,237 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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SE57 FZX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

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

Is SE57 FZX safe to buy?

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