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CE58 OCA

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,635 mi
Last recorded43,635 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 OCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,635 miles

Both rear bumper bracket mounts corroded.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe foremost mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe foremost mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front floor pan by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front floor pan by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 43,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear bumper bracket mounts corroded.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe foremost mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe foremost mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front floor pan by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front floor pan by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant level low

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2020 38,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant level low

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge and about to expose cords

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 31,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge and about to expose cords

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 19,582 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 16,466 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 16,466 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 16,449 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wishbone mount. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wishbone mount. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff.

item removed from drivers view.

nail in o/s and n/s/r tyres.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,066 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,439 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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CE58 OCA is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE58 OCA, 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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CE58 OCA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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