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CA58 MFV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,755 mi
Last recorded83,755 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA58 MFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,094 miles

ALL welding covered with sealer and underseal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Chassis leg rotten

Offside Rear Boot floor corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

car under sealed

Fail 19 Jul 2018 75,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired above the exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

car under sealed

Fail 21 Jun 2018 75,076 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front chassis rusting

Offside Front chassis leg rusting

Offside Rear Inner sill rusting

Offside Rear boot floor rusting

Offside Rear chassis rotten

Rear exhaust hanger missing

both rear tyres cracking in treads

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,079 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,246 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,243 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,992 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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CA58 MFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA58 MFV, 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 CA58 MFV registered?

CA58 MFV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is CA58 MFV safe to buy?

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