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CP57 UMG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,190 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,084 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,084 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,549 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,040 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 26,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,996 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 UMG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP57 UMG registered?

CP57 UMG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is CP57 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 UMG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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