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CA57 YPL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 YPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 83,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 83,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 83,022 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill painted white very bad (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch painted white (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,338 miles

Rear axle corroded And been welded

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 11 Apr 2018 80,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner wheel arch painted white (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle painted white (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Painted white (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner wheel arch painted white (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,872 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed in 3 places (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 74,010 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 places (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,906 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,906 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sighs of leaking around thermostate housing not leaking at the moment

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,733 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 YPL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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