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CE08 XMV

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,007 mi
Last recorded103,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 103,007 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Reverse switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear wheel arch trim insecure.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear valance corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,000 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,000 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 3 Apr 2020 99,820 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 3 Apr 2020 99,820 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion in various places.

O/s rear tyre is worn unevenly & is close to the limit.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

There is a groove worn into the n/s front tyre where it has been making contact with the broken spring.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,973 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Inner bushes on front anti roll bar are starting to show signs of wear.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,973 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel - marked - 2 places. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Inner bushes on front anti roll bar are starting to show signs of wear.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,572 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 84,572 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked. (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion in various places.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,224 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,224 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Pass 13 May 2016 56,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,195 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 46,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,815 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut in tread area

Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,239 miles

Nearside 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 XMV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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