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CE58 VZY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,512 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,891 miles

front and rear suspension points and underbody corroded

o/s sill

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,609 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,587 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,928 miles

o/s/f door mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,340 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

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 VZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE58 VZY, 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 CE58 VZY registered?

CE58 VZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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