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CE58 YUW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,495 mi
Last recorded66,495 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 YUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 66,495 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability seat mounting holed/corroded to excess (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. worn edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,/tread cracking worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wing and boot floor corroded/holed

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,517 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,517 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,687 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2017 56,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor panel corroed (6.1.B.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s rear axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s rear axle beam (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,103 miles

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2015 50,103 miles

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

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2015 50,089 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat belt mounting to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Inner Both sides Cross member mountings have bad corrosion

Nearside Inner Inner sill to floor has corrosion also rear foot wells

Offside Inner Inner sill to floor has corrosion also the rear foot well

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,631 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on raised edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,718 miles

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

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

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 YUW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

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

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