MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
n/s/f door damaged.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
n/s/f door damaged.
Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to debond
Both outer sills have slight corrosion
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Various amounts of body damage
Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to debond
Both outer sills have slight corrosion
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Various amounts of body damage
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn very low onb edge bud 165/60/14
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 SVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?
CA08 SVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is CA08 SVJ safe to buy?
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