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CA08 LMM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,751 mi
Last recorded90,751 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 90,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine management light on

under side corroded

under side schultz

Fail 16 May 2019 90,745 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced winscreen pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine management light on

under side corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 90,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 90,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,173 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,487 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,809 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,975 miles

front wishbone bushes parting

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,975 miles

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

front wishbone bushes parting

nsf wiper worn

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,731 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 43,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,384 miles

Advise surface cracks inbothe front tyre treads and o/s front inner tyre wall

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,584 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 LMM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

CA08 LMM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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