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CE08 XJV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,324 mi
Last recorded34,324 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 34,324 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 34,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 33,667 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 33,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 32,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 32,963 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 32,963 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,760 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 32,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,434 miles

both rear tyre outter side walls crackig

Fail 14 Apr 2014 23,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre outter side walls crackig

Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,913 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 16,402 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 XJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

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

Is CE08 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 XJV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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