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CA08 VOB

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (3 holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (2 holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,673 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 65,672 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,757 miles

Progressive corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2019 62,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Progressive corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion present through out

Fail 28 Jun 2018 58,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion present through out

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,575 miles

corrossion on front brake discs and chassis

heavy corrossion on both front subframe mounting points

heavy corrossion on o/s rear inner sill

Fail 4 Jul 2017 55,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

corrossion on front brake discs and chassis

heavy corrossion on both front subframe mounting points

heavy corrossion on o/s rear inner sill

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,745 miles

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

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis and inner sills

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement o/s rear axle bush

Fail 7 Jul 2016 51,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

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

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis and inner sills

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement o/s rear axle bush

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,750 miles

floor and chassis corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,782 miles

crack in windscreen n/s

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing and worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2014 41,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

crack in windscreen n/s

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing and worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,422 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 27,422 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,520 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VOB is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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