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CE08 RKV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,112 mi
Last recorded75,112 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 RKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,112 miles

Front Subframe 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,107 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake adjustment

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 64,016 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,967 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,901 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,892 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,097 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,097 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,818 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 41,818 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,386 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 RKV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

CE08 RKV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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