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CP57 VKS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,727 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SILLS FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,193 miles

Central exhaust flexi worn

corrosion on outer sills

o/s and n/s floor sections to inner sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,193 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust flexi worn

corrosion on outer sills

o/s and n/s floor sections to inner sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,244 miles

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

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

nearside rear under body corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre - cracking in tread

Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim road wheel damaged (4.1.D.1d)

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 Rear Tyre - cracking in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,441 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 72,441 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,172 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,459 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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,151 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 23,151 miles

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

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 VKS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

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