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CN57 MFX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,033 mi
Last recorded66,033 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN57 MFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,033 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 66,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,348 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed only just met minimum requirements (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources came on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed only just met minimum requirements (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources came on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,262 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear slight corrosion around filler cap

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge just met requirements. (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to exhaust, but not blowing.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 45,010 miles

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

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

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

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 rear bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge just met requirements. (4.1.E.1)

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

general corrosion to exhaust, but not blowing.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,198 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,438 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall showing signs of deteriorayion

spare tyre/wheel different size to road wheels

Fail 20 Jan 2015 29,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall showing signs of deteriorayion

spare tyre/wheel different size to road wheels

Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,920 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 17 Jan 2013 21,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 28 Dec 2011 18,471 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,807 miles

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

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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CN57 MFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 CN57 MFX, 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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CN57 MFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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