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CA57 VJU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,138 mi
Last recorded75,138 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,138 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure CORROSION (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,007 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded at seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Closing panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,788 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 67,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroding

front sub-frame mounting points corroding

rear axle corroding

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,495 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 50,488 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 48,734 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

very slight corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 23 May 2017 48,734 miles

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

Exhaust mounts corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

very slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 44,026 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,380 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 32,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearside front tyrewall damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,274 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyrewall damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2011 17,729 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 VJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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