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CV57 ZBY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ZBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 63,781 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front light lens has condensation

Offside Front tyre perishing

front wipers slightly smearing

rear exhaust box bracket deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 52,792 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,792 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,585 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,454 miles

Advise N/S/F brake binding slightly

Advise rear brake pipes greased

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

two front brake discs worn and corroded

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 ZBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 CV57 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

CV57 ZBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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