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CE58 YSV

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,143 mi
Last recorded65,143 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 YSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,010 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short door wiring (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,661 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

accident damage evident in boot area

both front tyres wearing on edges

front blades slight smearing

fuel filter slightly corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r service brake slower than o/s/r on RBT

oil leak from oil filter

rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

slight underside corrosion

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Fail 30 Oct 2014 50,661 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

accident damage evident in boot area

both front tyres wearing on edges

front blades slight smearing

fuel filter slightly corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r service brake slower than o/s/r on RBT

oil leak from oil filter

rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

slight underside corrosion

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

boot floor area damaged

front number plate cracked

n/s body damage

n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 15 Oct 2013 43,731 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

n/s body damage

n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,440 miles

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

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 25,736 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,736 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YSV is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

CE58 YSV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is CE58 YSV safe to buy?

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