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CP57 COJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,604 mi
Last recorded35,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 COJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,604 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal o/s, n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s ,n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/ rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills start corroding around welding area

fuel tank corroding

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 30 May 2018 35,604 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal o/s, n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s ,n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/ rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills start corroding around welding area

fuel tank corroding

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 17 Jan 2018 35,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 35,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 32,061 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,903 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 28,903 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,158 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s/f suspension legs.

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r inner sills.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,384 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 23,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,950 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,640 miles

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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CP57 COJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP57 COJ, 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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CP57 COJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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