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CF08 BVP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,697 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion around n/s inner and outer sill panels underside

Fail 20 Jul 2019 83,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion around n/s inner and outer sill panels underside

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,679 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

offside front floor corroding slightly - by subframe mounting point

Fail 7 Jul 2018 75,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

offside front floor corroding slightly - by subframe mounting point

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,154 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm - rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside headlamp deteriorating slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management light on

nearside front suspension arm - rear bush deteriorating slightly

offside headlamp deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2015 56,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,881 miles

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

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

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

center mirror adrift

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,718 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 41,718 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,549 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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CF08 BVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 CF08 BVP, 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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CF08 BVP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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