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CA57 HGF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,480 mi
Last recorded59,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,480 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushs (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushs (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,081 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 48,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and tread starting to wear low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr and nsr tyres cracked between treads

Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 21,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,719 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 12,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HGF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

CA57 HGF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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