MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre rubber heavily perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre rubber heavily perished
Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyre has a dry cracks
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
rear tyres perished split
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CA08 LWY safe to buy?
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