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CA08 LYT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,748 mi
Last recorded68,748 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,692 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,692 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,764 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

drivers seat doesn`t fold forward to gain access to the rear seats

slight corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,764 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

drivers seat doesn`t fold forward to gain access to the rear seats

slight corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,197 miles

offside rear wheel damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,245 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,581 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,581 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,404 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

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 LYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

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

Is CA08 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 LYT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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