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CA57 HGJ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,983 miles

Front tyres both worn on inside edge.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres both worn on inside edge.

Pass 31 May 2017 75,945 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 75,944 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,940 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,393 miles

Vehicle has coolant leak

Nearside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,265 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,265 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,310 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,505 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 19,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 13,348 miles

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

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

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 HGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

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

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