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CA08 LWY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,564 mi
Last recorded64,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 64,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside Corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,915 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,851 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 56,847 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,312 miles

Front Top Mounts Slight Play

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

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

Underside Corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 52,312 miles

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

Front Top Mounts Slight Play

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

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 48,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 45,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,439 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 44,557 miles

Offside Front tyre rubber heavily perished

Fail 26 May 2017 44,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre rubber heavily perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyre has a dry cracks

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,611 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear tyres perished split

Fail 30 Apr 2015 34,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear tyres perished split

Pass 21 May 2014 31,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,723 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,742 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 19,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

CA08 LWY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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