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CF08 BVS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,202 mi
Last recorded72,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 72,179 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 67,537 miles

Play in both sides of steering rack

Tread cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,045 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front secured with tape

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2016 57,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front secured with tape

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,148 miles

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Judder from both front brakes

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Tread cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,305 miles

Judder from both front brakes

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jul 2011 26,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,804 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 BVS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CF08 BVS, 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 CF08 BVS registered?

CF08 BVS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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