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CV58 LXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/chassis leg/floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe cracked/perished

Fail 27 Aug 2019 49,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts seats not fitted in upright position at time of test.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,807 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 37,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,863 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,380 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking around tyre walls

Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking around tyre walls

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,337 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 LXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV58 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

CV58 LXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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