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CA57 HHD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,303 mi
Last recorded51,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,303 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 51,305 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,650 miles

SLIGHT SMEAR FRONT WIPERS

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST N/S INNER SILL

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST O/S INNER SILL

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure DROP LINK (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT SMEAR FRONT WIPERS

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST N/S INNER SILL

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST O/S INNER SILL

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,118 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Corrosion around fuel cap

N/S/R shocker cover missing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes split

Wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,118 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked

Corrosion around fuel cap

N/S/R shocker cover missing

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes split

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,585 miles

Both rear tyre tread cracking

N/S/R shocker cover missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rust starting around fuel cap

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,066 miles

N/S/R shocker cover casing missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,877 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,735 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 30,735 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,258 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 HHD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

CA57 HHD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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