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CV58 YRO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose fouling wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,764 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floors around seat mounting (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer chassis legs close to top mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 74,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floors around seat mounting (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer chassis legs close to top mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,244 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,078 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,078 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,189 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 YRO 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 63.6%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

CV58 YRO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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