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CA57 VYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 61,602 miles

1 X rear exhaust mount broken, system not insecure, exhaust system corroded and weak

EML on

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

front subframe chassis mounts heavy surface corroded, not holed

parking brake just met minimum efforts

slight corrosion n/s/r inner to outer sill to inner arch

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,416 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 57,416 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,268 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 56,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,335 miles

Offside Front drop link

Fail 7 Jan 2020 54,335 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drop link

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,414 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,414 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,889 miles

rear axle bushes splitting and perished

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Jan 2018 49,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes splitting and perished

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,986 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,306 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 20 Jan 2016 43,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle bushes splitting

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,272 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 34,968 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,722 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 29,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,721 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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