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CA57 AZU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 AZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,937 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,554 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,910 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,106 miles

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

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

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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CA57 AZU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA57 AZU, 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 CA57 AZU registered?

CA57 AZU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is CA57 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 AZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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