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CP57 UMS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,876 mi
Last recorded70,876 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 70,876 miles

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

Nearside Front play in suspension top mount wheel free

Rear both suspension top mounts on max limit for lift/play

reverse light inoperative

Fail 10 Feb 2023 70,876 miles

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

Nearside Front play in suspension top mount wheel free

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear both suspension top mounts on max limit for lift/play

reverse light inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged starting to drop edge treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing/dropping inner tread , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 68,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged starting to drop edge treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing/dropping inner tread , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake lag - 20%

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slightly poor

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to step inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 65,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of Rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of Rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F tyre just starting to wear edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/R tyre very slight stepping inside edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 65,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear lower inner sill corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear lower outer sill corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,957 miles

nearside front tyre tread bald on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2019 60,957 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

nearside front tyre tread bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,300 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 45,300 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Braking system leaking under bonnet by servo (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,156 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 33,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,055 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2014 28,055 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,655 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,903 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 21,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,807 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 UMS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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