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CA57 OBC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,885 mi
Last recorded51,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 51,885 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both O/S & N/S front floors by suspension mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 51,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both O/S & N/S front floors by suspension mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,961 miles

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 48,943 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S mounting bushes excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,621 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S front subframe mountings slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S front floor to sills corroded.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 45,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S front subframe mountings slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S front floor to sills corroded.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,596 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front door mirror smashed

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 42,493 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill holed at front (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill by axle mount (6.1.A.1)

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front door mirror smashed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body behind wheel by bumper support bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 39,934 miles

Nearside mirror smashed

Fail 3 Jan 2017 39,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat anchor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside mirror smashed

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,616 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 37,560 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor by axle mount (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 31,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,405 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,197 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)

rear washer inop

slight split in o/s and n/s lower arm bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2013 28,197 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)

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

rear washer inop

slight split in o/s and n/s lower arm bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,461 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 OBC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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