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CA57 XWK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,587 mi
Last recorded68,587 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,587 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 68,587 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,201 miles

lot of welding to underside or vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 57,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,159 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner closing panel and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner closing panel and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,286 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle fouls driveshaft plus tyre on full lock (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner closing panel and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner closing panel and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,383 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked with yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked with yellow chalk (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked with yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (3.1.9)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished, 3/4mm

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,874 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to debond

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,744 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 XWK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

CA57 XWK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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