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CA57 VFU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,277 mi
Last recorded70,277 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,277 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Around Filler Neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Inner Wheel Arch Also Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bodywork Around Petrol Flap Excessively Corroded.

N/S/R Under Boot Floor Excessively Corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,688 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2017 64,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,737 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside front suspension arm bush starting to seperate

Fail 19 Dec 2016 60,435 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in various places

nearside front suspension arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 22 Dec 2015 53,721 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

exhust mountings coroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

vehical coroded

Fail 19 Dec 2015 53,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/55/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear axle bushes worn

exhust mountings coroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

vehical coroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,488 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside front wheel damaged

neraside wishbone starting to seperate

Fail 22 Dec 2014 47,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside front wheel damaged

neraside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,578 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front wheel damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front wheel damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,170 miles

both front wishbones starting to seperate

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,418 miles

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

centre exhaust section coroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 29,418 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section coroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,694 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 VFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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