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CE08 ETA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

66,491 mi
Last recorded66,491 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 66,491 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,196 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed plus weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,721 miles

both front inner chassis corroded

both outer sill corroded and weak

slight play both rear axle bushes

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,558 miles

Rear number plate cracked

both front chassis corroded and weak

Fail 20 Jul 2020 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted plus damnaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front chassis corroded and weak

rear number plate cracked

spare wheel flat

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 65,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,719 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 64,716 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,133 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,130 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 61,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,911 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,911 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,784 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished and cut.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 ETA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ETA, 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 ETA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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