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AP08 CRV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

81,966 mi
Last recorded81,966 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 CRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill to floor area near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill to floor area near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting insecure , bumper still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear mounting bushes deteriorating and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front mounting broken

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside and offside outer floor rails corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,422 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dampness in nearside headlight (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

front chassis extensions corroding

offside rear bumper lower mounting corroded and insecure

outer floor rails and sills corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2018 77,422 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear wing around fuel filler neck (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filler pipe/neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dampness in nearside headlight (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

front chassis extensions corroding

offside rear bumper lower mounting corroded and insecure

outer floor rails and sills corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,705 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

all underbody , inner wheel arches and outer floor rails corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,705 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge close to limit

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all underbody , inner wheel arches and outer floor rails corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both underbody inner sills rear end (6.1.B.2)

dampness in nearside headlight

exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both underbody inner sills rear end (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness in nearside headlight

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2015 67,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dampness in nearside headlight

exhaust corroding

front brake discs pitted

fuel filter corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

dampness in nearside headlight

exhaust corroding

front brake discs pitted

fuel filter corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,955 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness in nearside headlight

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre deteriorating (cracks in tread)

nearside wiperblade deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracks in tread)

outer floor rails rear end corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness in nearside headlight

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre deteriorating (cracks in tread)

nearside wiperblade deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracks in tread)

outer floor rails rear end corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,243 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,169 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,169 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,459 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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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AP08 CRV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 AP08 CRV, 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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AP08 CRV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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