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CA08 VNS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,150 mi
Last recorded52,150 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,150 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 52,149 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,070 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 49,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - 2 places - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end of sill inside wheelarch - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - 3 places - marked. (5.2.6)

Corrosion in various places.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,441 miles

Corrosion in various places.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s rear tyre is perishing & getting close to the limit.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,432 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion in various places.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s rear tyre is perishing & getting close to the limit.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,432 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion in various places.

Oil filter is very rusty.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,373 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,614 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,341 miles

N/S/F tyre has small cracks in the outer sidewall.

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

O/S/F tyre has small cracks in the outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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 VNS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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