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CE58 YVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,480 mi
Last recorded89,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

boot floor corroded and holed at offside

both handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,173 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive aill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sill area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipes are corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

The nearside centre outer sill is corroded

The nearside front tyre is wearing low 2.8mm

The offside rear boot floor is corroded and holed but outside the prescribed area.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive aill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sill area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipes are corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

The nearside centre outer sill is corroded

The nearside front tyre is wearing low 2.8mm

The offside rear boot floor is corroded and holed but outside the prescribed area.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion in nearside and offside front chassis area under floor

The offside front lower suspension arm front bush is slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,563 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,389 miles

Advise general body and under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise general body and under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front wheel rim buckled

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front wheel rim buckled

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,611 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 28,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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