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CA57 RZR

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,399 mi
Last recorded61,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 RZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 61,399 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer treads and surface cut outer tread (4.1.E.1)

surface cuts outer wall n/s front tyre and worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords and wires exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer treads and surface cut outer tread (4.1.E.1)

surface cuts outer wall n/s front tyre and worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear under sills rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear under sills rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,259 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 42,259 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,081 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 35,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,411 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 30,411 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,536 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,486 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 RZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

CA57 RZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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