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CV58 VLT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,637 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,515 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,670 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,858 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)

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 VLT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

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

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