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CX58 SCV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,831 mi
Last recorded51,831 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 SCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floors in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,602 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s o/s chassis by subframe mountings chalked. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,220 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around the tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear quarter panel corroded around fuel flap

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

shasy corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,755 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushs both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear inbalance on foot brake is 60%

around fuel cap flap corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 35,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,631 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings slightly nosie

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the front brake are scored worn & pitted

the fuel tank is corroded but no leaks are visable

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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CX58 SCV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX58 SCV, 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 CX58 SCV registered?

CX58 SCV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is CX58 SCV safe to buy?

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