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CP57 UMX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,729 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear floor / chassis corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,727 miles

Central obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear floor / chassis corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,765 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel-arch on inspection (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel-arch on inspection (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,022 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,018 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill seat belt (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,423 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 56,368 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,036 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,526 miles

Front brake pads very low & wear lip on discs

O/S front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fault light ON, brake fluid level low ?

Front brake pads very low & wear lip on discs

O/S front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,626 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 UMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

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

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