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CP57 OHY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,636 mi
Last recorded62,636 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 OHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 58,451 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 58,376 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,206 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,206 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))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,796 miles

slight corrosion underneath, 2 x rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 11 Oct 2017 50,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrosion underneath, 2 x rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,745 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 42,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,427 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,349 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 27,847 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

oil leak from gearbox casing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,847 miles

nsr tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

oil leak from gearbox casing

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 OHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP57 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

CP57 OHY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is CP57 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 OHY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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