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CE08 VWN

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,699 mi
Last recorded48,699 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,699 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 48,698 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Around the Fuel Cap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,295 miles

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 4 Nov 2020 46,294 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,150 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 44,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside Floor to Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and Nearside Panels Behind Rear Wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,350 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 41,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,294 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 39,289 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear panel (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind offside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,441 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,438 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,316 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 32,311 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,913 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 VWN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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