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CA08 XVP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,591 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both rear beam bushes worn

chassis legs rusty

floor rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2017 129,588 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both rear beam bushes worn

chassis legs rusty

floor rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,635 miles

both rear beam bushes worn

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn badly on inside edges

Fail 18 Jul 2016 123,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn badly on inside edges

both rear beam bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,230 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front windscreen wipers split

Fail 28 Jul 2015 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front windscreen wipers split

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,318 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 39,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 XVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

CA08 XVP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is CA08 XVP safe to buy?

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