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CF57 AEB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 AEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 95,251 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,208 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,046 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,247 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 37,247 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,893 miles

Small cracks O/S/F,O/S/R,N/S/R, tyre sidewalls.

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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CF57 AEB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF57 AEB, 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 CF57 AEB registered?

CF57 AEB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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