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CE08 TVW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,133 mi
Last recorded44,133 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 44,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around fuel filler flap (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of the sill. Where it joins wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on the back of the sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has surface corrosion but it still strong (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front seat back has slight movement but is still secure

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,081 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,528 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,386 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 19,321 miles

N/S/F +O/S/F DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,321 miles

N/S/F +O/S/F DISCS WORN

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

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 TVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

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

Is CE08 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 TVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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