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CE08 RVT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,425 mi
Last recorded59,425 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 RVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,425 miles

Boot floor pan corroded and hole

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Boot floor pan corroded and hole

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back plate behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded but not to excess

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,452 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,978 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,978 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base not locking in (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,829 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

nearside front brake hose is longer than needed

Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

EML lamp is on

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

clutch pedal fluid pipe is leaking

nearside front brake hose is longer than needed

nearside front tyre valve is deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,414 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,592 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 RVT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

CE08 RVT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 RVT safe to buy?

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