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CE08 APV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,316 mi
Last recorded84,316 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 APV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 84,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,566 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,106 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,873 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,544 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,333 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,091 miles

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?

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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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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