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2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 CFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 92,651 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,737 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under cars inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 74,736 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under cars inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,904 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 57,577 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,832 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,692 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CFU, 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 CFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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