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CP57 VLG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,755 mi
Last recorded66,755 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 66,755 miles

General Corrosion to Chassis and Suspension Components

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Bracket Covered in Thick Underseal

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Front Floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Floor to Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,577 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened offside rear axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside of boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind nearside front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind nearside rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind offside front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,671 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 58,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,360 miles

Front exhaust bracket slightly carroded

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 40,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,067 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,878 miles

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

off/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,624 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 19,624 miles

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

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

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 VLG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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