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CE08 FYY

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer SIDEWALL HAD MINOR CUTS AND RUBBER CHUNKS

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,588 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDERSILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTERSILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDERSILL TO FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' MIRROR ORNAMENTS / AIR FRESHENER BLOCKING A CLEAR VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD FROMT THE DRIVERS POSITION (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Outer SIDEWALL HAD MINOR CUTS AND RUBBER CHUNKS

Pass 29 Apr 2017 63,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Surface corrosion around both front floors, silks, front and rear chassis legs

Fail 29 Apr 2017 63,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated And damaged (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion around both front floors, silks, front and rear chassis legs

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,931 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise O/S/R tyre sid wall

Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,931 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise O/S/R tyre sid wall

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,160 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,145 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 FYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

CE08 FYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is CE08 FYY safe to buy?

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