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CP58 GXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,228 mi
Last recorded77,228 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 GXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 77,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 77,226 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,622 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,462 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 66,462 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,568 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,204 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 53,204 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,125 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 45,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush seperated from ferrel (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush separated from ferrel (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,900 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 21,994 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 21,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 14,404 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 7,381 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 7,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 3,745 miles

nearside wiper blade ends split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 3,001 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 GXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXZ, 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 CP58 GXZ registered?

CP58 GXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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