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CA08 XVM

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,885 mi
Last recorded85,885 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 85,885 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward mount on rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

rear end of o/s chassis rail corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal

Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel likely to become detached boot floor excessively corroded and holed - spare wheel carrier bolted through floor (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective forward mount on rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

rear end of o/s chassis rail corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal

water ingress to o/s/f footwell

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre stress cracked on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Nearside headlight condensated - not affecting lighting

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal

Fail 16 Oct 2018 82,346 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 12" of o/s/f seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 12" of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre stress cracked on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Nearside headlight condensated - not affecting lighting

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

slight gearbox oil leak - selector seal

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,826 miles

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear end of o/s chassis corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside in-car headlight adjuster not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear end of o/s chassis corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2017 79,774 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot floor holed and corroded

under side of car verry rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear bumper mounting and chassis rail seriously corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear bumper mounting and chassis rail seriously corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Bumper loose and insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside front bumper loose and insecure

Nearside front suspension strut has a misting of oil.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,401 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,544 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 XVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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