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CP57 UPC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,610 mi
Last recorded91,610 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UPC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,630 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,719 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,180 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,995 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,398 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,977 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 UPC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

CP57 UPC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is CP57 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 UPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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