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CE58 WGU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 WGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,993 miles

Nearside 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 sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 63,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 51,554 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion starting around fuel cap

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,907 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 44,907 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,332 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,185 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 31,184 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,932 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 27,623 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres are perishing & starting to split.

Slight buckle in n/s rear wheel rim.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,623 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Rear tyres are perishing & starting to split.

Slight buckle in n/s rear wheel rim.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,134 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Slight buckle in n/s rear wheel.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,540 miles

N/s rear wheel inner rim is buckled.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 12,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s rear wheel inner rim is buckled.

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 WGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

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

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