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CP58 BBN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,111 mi
Last recorded65,111 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 BBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 65,111 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen x 2 (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid slight weep from pipe on brake fluid reservoir (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in floor pan but not excessive

excessive corrosion in o/s/r chassis leg but not in a prescribed area

rear wheel arch covers fitted hiding rear inner and outer sills

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 7 Sep 2019 65,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,362 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 57,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective spare tyre holder insecure ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 50,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective spare tyre holder insecure ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,725 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 wheel kurbed

offside rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall, attention soon

slight corrosion to nearside rear floor and inner sills

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2015 32,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,562 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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CP58 BBN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP58 BBN, 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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CP58 BBN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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