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CA57 VBY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,560 mi
Last recorded62,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,560 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front panel corroded

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 19 Jan 2017 52,262 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s floor holed (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front panel corroded

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 48,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 43,546 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,428 miles

N/S/F Tyre Excessively Worn On Inner And Outer Edges But Meeting VOSA Requirments.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 32,428 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Excessively Worn On Inner And Outer Edges But Meeting VOSA Requirments.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,551 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,383 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 VBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

CA57 VBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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