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FB57 CBV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,163 mi
Last recorded67,163 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 CBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2020 67,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner wing / boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,163 miles

1 x Exhaust bracket adrift

Fail 26 Feb 2018 65,163 miles

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

1 x Exhaust bracket adrift

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,719 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,719 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre perished

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 29 Feb 2016 57,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre perished

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,693 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 52,693 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 43,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,454 miles

front suspension rear bushes peeling

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,331 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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FB57 CBV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FB57 CBV, 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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FB57 CBV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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