MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
slight corrosion front inner arches ok at time of test
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
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
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
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
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
edge wear front tyres
front pads appear low discs worn
osf wishbone bush parted
rear tyres perished
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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CA57 TSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2008.
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