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CE58 WGP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 WGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 61,322 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,699 miles

Front offside and nearside front floors showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 59,699 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front offside and nearside front floors showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,668 miles

Front offside and nearside front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion under wheel arch liners

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 58,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis rail corroded at exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion under wheel arch liners

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,953 miles

corrosion to outer sills and underside

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2019 56,953 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to outer sills and underside

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2019 56,946 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,200 miles

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 12 Jan 2018 55,200 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floors (5.2.6)

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,479 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear axle bushes splitting

small chip in o/s/f windscreen

surface corrosion around underbody areas and inner arches

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,258 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Dec 2015 49,258 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre outer walls perished and cracking

surface corrosion around underbody areas

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,812 miles

corrossion on o/s rear chassis

o/s front screen has damage outside the swept area of zone a

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrossion on o/s rear chassis

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,040 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,436 miles

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

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 WGP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CE58 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

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

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The MOT history for CE58 WGP shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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