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CA08 FBN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,509 mi
Last recorded49,509 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,509 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2022 48,835 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sub-frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 47,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

front inner wings corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

front inner wings corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,319 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 47,311 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,538 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,885 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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CA08 FBN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CA08 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

CA08 FBN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is CA08 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 FBN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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