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CV58 VLU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,499 mi
Last recorded54,499 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Ful Filler Kneck (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,471 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

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

filler neck around fuel cap badly corroded

under vehicle badly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,427 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,878 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 37,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,378 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,010 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 VLU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

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