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CA57 DMU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 DMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 63,145 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside inner sill area corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,485 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 61,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced C piller fuel filler neck area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength C piller arond fuel filler neck area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no reverse light

Fail 21 Aug 2018 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45R16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45R16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,896 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,896 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 49,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 42,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 41,360 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 30 May 2013 37,812 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Fail 29 May 2013 37,771 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Pass 31 May 2012 32,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,606 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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CA57 DMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CA57 DMU, 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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CA57 DMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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