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CE08 ESV

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ESV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 56,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam but not weakened

wear in rear axle beam bushes but not excessive

Fail 7 Nov 2019 56,736 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills/floor adjacent to axle beam mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam but not weakened

wear in rear axle beam bushes but not excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/outer floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,249 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not seriously weakend

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 50,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not seriously weakend

Central Front steering rack arm joint badly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,941 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,941 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,504 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 31,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,619 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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CE08 ESV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESV, 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 CE08 ESV registered?

CE08 ESV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is CE08 ESV safe to buy?

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