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CA57 TSX

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

61,438 mi
Last recorded61,438 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 61,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 51,131 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 51,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,689 miles

slight corrosion front inner arches ok at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2016 47,689 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch by fuel neck (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion front inner arches ok at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,502 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush osr axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush nsr axle bush (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre is on legal limit and has sidewall damage

osf wheel buckled

Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 38,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

intermittant fault with nsr brake light

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 31,532 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres badly perished

osf lower wishbone rear bush starting to part

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust hangers corroded

inner pads appear low discs worn

osf wishbone bush parted

parts of car corroded some close to excesive

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,154 miles

edge wear front tyres

front pads appear low discs worn

osf wishbone bush parted

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2011 14,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,320 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 TSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

CA57 TSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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