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CV58 TLZ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,847 mi
Last recorded131,847 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 131,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.90 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.9 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no reversing lights

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 130,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack joint has slight play

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Wheel has distortion to inner rim.

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle starting to corrode. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 128,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Wheel has distortion to inner rim.

Nearside Steering rack joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle starting to corrode. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 126,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,165 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,274 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,449 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

CV58 TLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is CV58 TLZ safe to buy?

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