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CA08 SRZ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,886 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 91,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,558 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,090 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm rear mounting floor to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted catching on the road wheel slghtly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,086 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 76,426 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket adrift,system secure

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Offside Rear chassis holed and corroded,not in prescribed area

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

Fail 31 May 2018 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket adrift,system secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Offside Rear chassis holed and corroded,not in prescribed area

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,721 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre almost on wear indicator

Offside Rear tyre cracking,no cords are visible

Rear both tyre outer sidewalls slight deterioration

Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,721 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre almost on wear indicator

Offside Rear tyre cracking,no cords are visible

Rear both tyre outer sidewalls slight deterioration

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,836 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,875 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 43,137 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,974 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 33,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,270 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 SRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SRZ, 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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CA08 SRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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