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CV58 VTJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,209 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,204 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (axel mount) (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/m floor (drivers seat mount) (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,991 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front chassis,floor chassis and front floor corroded slightly

rear chassis, inner sills and rear floor corroded slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,989 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front chassis,floor chassis and front floor corroded slightly

rear chassis, inner sills and rear floor corroded slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,994 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,356 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 VTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

CV58 VTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is CV58 VTJ safe to buy?

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