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CP57 URA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,388 mi
Last recorded29,388 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 29,388 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 26,012 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 25,984 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 25,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded around rear bumper fixing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,672 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

front seats worn

o/s/r tyre walls damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,031 miles

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

advise front seats worn

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

cut in outer wall n/s/r

Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 6 Jan 2014 17,043 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,046 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s wing mirror missing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 13,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 8,729 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 URA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

Is CP57 URA safe to buy?

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