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CV57 KDN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 KDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR & OSR rubber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 86,994 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR & OSR rubber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 76,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deeply perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,502 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 73,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,881 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,438 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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CV57 KDN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CV57 KDN, 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 CV57 KDN registered?

CV57 KDN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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