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CP58 EYM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,377 mi
Last recorded83,377 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 EYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 83,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (outer) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery dead

corrosion in inner sills,chassis,floors , etc generally

excessive corrosion of offside rear chassis rail,away from prescribed areas

excessive corrosion of rear panelling around rear bumper fixings ,away from prescribed areas

radiator header tank split -overheating -loss of water

Fail 15 Apr 2021 83,366 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,888 miles

n/s o/s front top mounts slight play

n/s o/s rear suspension/beam bushes slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,499 miles

Front both top strutt mounts have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment with the suspension hanging (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust rear silencer mounting adrift from the chassis/body but still adequately supported

has surface corrosion on the sill backs,chassis and floor

Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment with the suspension hanging (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust rear silencer mounting adrift from the chassis/body but still adequately supported

has surface corrosion on the sill backs,chassis and floor

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,142 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,870 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,401 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower wishbone arm bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,564 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 EYM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYM, 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 EYM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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