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CP57 VHY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 109,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,186 miles

Oil leak underneath

Fail 1 Dec 2020 106,166 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,458 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 101,458 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 94,212 miles

slight play nearside ball joint

Rear inner sills corrosion

front inner wheel arches corrosion behind plastic panels

play in top strut mounts

slight oil leak

Fail 25 May 2018 94,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear inner sills corrosion

front inner wheel arches corrosion behind plastic panels

play in top strut mounts

slight oil leak

slight play nearside ball joint

Pass 4 May 2017 88,386 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,963 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,912 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,372 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 52,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,180 miles

Brake discs worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,753 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner egdes.

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 VHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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