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CA57 WGU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,300 mi
Last recorded94,300 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,300 miles

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

Offside outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside rear inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Fail 7 Feb 2018 94,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing by filler (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,572 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,156 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 58,156 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,752 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 47,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,300 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,583 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 WGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

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

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