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CA08 LHM

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,326 mi
Last recorded46,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis/wheel arch corroded.

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing due to corrosion.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear chassis/wheel arch corroded.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing due to corrosion.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,711 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front too rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front too rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front too rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,240 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Fail 6 Jul 2017 39,196 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,172 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 35,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,428 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,933 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 13,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 LHM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

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

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