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CP57 VMY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,251 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,035 miles

Nearside Rear Bubbling around fuel cap

Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,035 miles

Nearside Rear Bubbling around fuel cap

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,643 miles

exhaust back box hanger snapped off but still supported

fuel filler flap area corroded

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust back box hanger snapped off but still supported

fuel filler flap area corroded

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,917 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,856 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 39,841 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 39,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 32,604 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 32,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 28,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,897 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2011 21,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

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 VMY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

CP57 VMY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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