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CE08 VRV

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,131 mi
Last recorded66,131 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 57,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPARE TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 41,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH AREA NEAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH AREA NEAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPARE TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 35,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,759 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 30,759 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,054 miles

o/s/r tyre tread started to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,776 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 VRV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

CE08 VRV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CE08 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 VRV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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