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CA57 ZXF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,488 mi
Last recorded84,488 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,488 miles

Nearside Front wing has some damage

petrol filler cap area corroded

some corrosion on front inner bay wheel arches n/s and o/s

underside has some corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,488 miles

Nearside Front wing has some damage

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

petrol filler cap area corroded

some corrosion on front inner bay wheel arches n/s and o/s

underside has some corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2019 79,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper loose but secure

Nearside Rear body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2018 63,873 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,585 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 17,461 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 ZXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

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

Is CA57 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 ZXF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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