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CE08 YCU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,765 mi
Last recorded47,765 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 47,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bay panel behind suspension leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bay panel behind suspension leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed at end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,675 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 43,669 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn OSR and NSR axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting ()

accident damage to ns door and sill

rear exhaust bracket broke but is secure

slight corosion to rear coil springs

slight corrosion too floor pans and both front bay sections

under sills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 39,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

accident damage to ns door and sill

rear exhaust bracket broke but is secure

slight corosion to rear coil springs

slight corrosion too floor pans and both front bay sections

under sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,699 miles

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

Nearside sill and door has damage but no projections

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 34,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and its worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is perished and its worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill and door has damage but no projections

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre is perished and is worn on the edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,560 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,352 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,961 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 18,961 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,236 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 YCU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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