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CV58 VPP

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,172 mi
Last recorded66,172 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 65,216 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near of frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pillar corroded

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x 3 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

extensive corrosion to body

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded but just outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded but just outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,076 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,306 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Mar 2016 33,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,874 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 20,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 5,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 3,233 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 VPP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPP, 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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CV58 VPP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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