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CA08 EOB

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 49,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 49,690 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 49,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,328 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 48,325 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,472 miles

near side and off side front lower suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 13 Oct 2017 47,472 miles

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

near side and off side front lower suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting brackets n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 44,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting brackets n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 43,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 40,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,780 miles

n/s/f mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 17,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

n/s/f mirror damaged

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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CA08 EOB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA08 EOB, 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 CA08 EOB registered?

CA08 EOB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is CA08 EOB safe to buy?

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