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CA08 EUF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 82,274 miles

Nearside 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 corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 79,197 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 79,197 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 54,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,102 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 41,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,760 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 EUF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA08 EUF registered?

CA08 EUF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is CA08 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 EUF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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