MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.6.2)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Spring rubber mount slight play
Offside Rear Exhaust box bracket broken but secure
Offside Rear Spring rubber mount slight play
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust hangers corroded
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and bias to the inner edge
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
strong advise - both front wishbone arm, rear bushes 50% unbonded
strong advise - o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm) and worn bias to the inner edge
strong advise - o/s/r wheel bearing noisy
exhaust hangers corroded
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and bias to the inner edge
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
strong advise - both front wishbone arm, rear bushes 50% unbonded
strong advise - o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm) and worn bias to the inner edge
strong advise - o/s/r wheel bearing noisy
coolant level on minimum
exhaust hangers corroded
front brake discs corroded (outer pads look low but still have some life left!)
front wishbone arm, rear bushes unbonded by 30%
fuel tank corroded
gear selector oil seal weeping gear oil
n/s/f inner wheel arch, forward trim partially broken
o/s/r wheel trim missing
play in all top suspension mountings
spare wheel carrier partially insecure
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
coolant level on minimum
exhaust hangers corroded
front brake discs corroded (outer pads look low but still have some life left!)
front wishbone arm, rear bushes unbonded by 30%
fuel tank corroded
gear selector oil seal weeping gear oil
n/s/f inner wheel arch, forward trim partially broken
o/s/r wheel trim missing
play in all top suspension mountings
spare wheel carrier partially insecure
oilstained around gear selector
rack pinion oilstained
slight corrosion on fuel tank
corrosion on exhaust system hangers
front brake discs worn
front wishbone arm rear bushes unbonding by 25%
offside rear tyre worn bias to inner edge
waterpump coolant stained and slightly damp (strong advise)
a/c condensor in poor condition, core sagging and fins falling out
coolant stain around water pump
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
nearside front wheel arch liner slightly loose at front, broken around fixing but still secure
nearside front wishbone arm rear bush unbonding by approximately 25%
oilstain around steering rack pinion area
rear tyres perished
slight deterioration on rear number plate
slight lift in rear suspension top mounts
slight oilstains on engine and gearbox
washer bottle cap missing
a/c condensor core beginning to sag
rear tyres slightly perished
slight corrosion on front brake discs
slight oilstains on engine and gearbox
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE08 APV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 CE08 APV, 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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CE08 APV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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