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CA57 TCU

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,130 mi
Last recorded65,130 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 65,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2020 62,519 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

power steering noise

Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

power steering noise

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,078 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

slight damage to o/s rear lamp

Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,600 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 6 Feb 2015 49,600 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,150 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 24 Feb 2014 43,150 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracked

Offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,607 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded power steering pipe slightly corroded

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 TCU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

CA57 TCU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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