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CP57 VMO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,885 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seal (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 83,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff.

corrosion to seat belt PA`s multi but not excessive.

excessive corrosion multi to non PA.

fronnt bumper damaged but not sharp.

front brakes have minor fluctuation.

heavy corrosion short of excessive present in seatbelt, suspension and brake PA`s.

os and ns rear view mirrors damaged.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

suspension top mounts x4 worn close to limit.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,011 miles

body damaged, n/s mirror damaged, rear exhaust box mount broken,

corrosion to front chassis and crossmember, floors, centre chassis, undersills, sills and sill edges, rear chassis, inner arches, suspension components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

body damaged, n/s mirror damaged, rear exhaust box mount broken,

corrosion to front chassis and crossmember, floors, centre chassis, undersills, sills and sill edges, rear chassis, inner arches, suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,989 miles

Nearside os rear view mirror damaged, wipers torn, front bumper damaged but no sharp edge.

fuel filter corroded.

heavy corrosion to multiple prescribed areas

play at rear top mounts and acle main bushes.

prescribed area corrosion behind covers not assessable with CAT.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,988 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside os rear view mirror damaged, wipers torn, front bumper damaged but no sharp edge.

fuel filter corroded.

heavy corrosion to multiple prescribed areas

play at rear top mounts and acle main bushes.

prescribed area corrosion behind covers not assessable with CAT.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,937 miles

mirrors cracked, n/s wiper blade torn, front bumper damaged, wt x4, lift in top mounts, o/s head lamp damp, dip images poor

surface corrosion to floors, front chassis, bulk head, front crossmember, undersills, rear chassis, inner arches

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,789 miles

VIN plate missing, front bumper damaged, o/s and n/s wing mirrors damaged, lift in rear top mounts, multi guards fitted

surface corrosion to floors, front chassis, bulk head, undersills, rear chassis, inner arches, sills

Fail 24 Jan 2014 49,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

VIN plate missing, front bumper damaged, o/s and n/s wing mirrors damaged, lift in rear top mounts, multi guards fitted

surface corrosion to floors, front chassis, bulk head, undersills, rear chassis, inner arches, sills

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,401 miles

front brake pads wearing thin and discs deteriorated, lift in top mounts

surface corrosion to o/s doorstep, floors, undersills

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 35,470 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,773 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 VMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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