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CP57 HSO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,671 mi
Last recorded62,671 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 HSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 62,671 miles

surface rust on sills and floor

Fail 2 Feb 2019 62,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface rust on sills and floor

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,510 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch- corroded and holed- not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 54,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch- corroded and holed- not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner wings and suspension brackets corroded

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 20 Dec 2016 50,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner wings and suspension brackets corroded

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,849 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,097 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 15,757 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 HSO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSO, 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 CP57 HSO registered?

CP57 HSO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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