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CE58 YWM

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,624 mi
Last recorded51,624 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 YWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,624 miles

N/S inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear axle mounting corroded

corrosion through underbody of vehicle

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 51,624 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill 30 cm off seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear axle mounting corroded

corrosion through underbody of vehicle

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,940 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

corrosion through underbody of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2020 49,936 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

corrosion through underbody of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,877 miles

Exhaust hanger missing but fully supported

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension mount play

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,875 miles

Exhaust hanger - Missing but exhaust supported.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (inner arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount play

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower Wheel arch holed - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section corroded holed (Wishbone /Axel Mount area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg - Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch holed /Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section holed corroded where it joins lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust hanger - Missing but exhaust supported.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (inner arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount play

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,822 miles

CORROSION TO BOT FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,821 miles

Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX BRACKETS (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH OUTER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

CORROSION TO BOT FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,501 miles

CORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion BOTH WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion REAR SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion REAR SILL (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,484 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 38,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,823 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,870 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 27,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,746 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 17,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,375 miles

Nearside 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)

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 YWM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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