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CV58 CWM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,099 mi
Last recorded71,099 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 CWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 71,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 69,360 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surface rust on rear chassis and floor pan

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 58,107 miles

surface rust on floor pan

surface rust on front and rear chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,096 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,238 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,988 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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CV58 CWM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV58 CWM, 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 CV58 CWM registered?

CV58 CWM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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