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CE08 VSO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch / Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch / Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer hanger broken

Fail 4 Aug 2018 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch / Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch / Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer hanger broken

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill / wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panel area (in boot) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panel area (in boot) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill / wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill / wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill / wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

both front chassis legs badly corroded both front drop posts (off chassis legs)badly corroded offside front bulkhead area badly corroded nearside front upper section 'A'post corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,523 miles

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

n/s lower suspension arm bush bonding deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s lower suspension arm bush bonding deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,078 miles

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

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

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 VSO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

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

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