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CV58 VLP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,739 mi
Last recorded57,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 VLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,739 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 57,739 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Body not fully secure by fuel neck (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer all sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer all sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,824 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 51,824 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,976 miles

Handbrake performance only just met

Pass 2 May 2018 48,117 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,539 miles

under body corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 42,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s sills corroded

temp repair carried out to n/s/r quarter bumper

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,337 miles

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded

temp repair carried out to n/s/r quarter bumper

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,393 miles

damage to n/s/r quarter panel and bumper.

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on outer wall

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,210 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,236 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 VLP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

CV58 VLP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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