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CF08 BWE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,942 mi
Last recorded43,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,942 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

misting of fuel at filter

Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,546 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on both mount points (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank rusty

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

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls and treads

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,790 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

o\s and n\s chassis legs corroded

o\s and n\s floor to sills corroded

o\s and n\s front shockers corroded

o\s and n\s rear brake hoses corroded

o\s and n\s rear tyres starting to split

o\s and n\s sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,260 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 May 2013 32,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,924 miles

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

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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CF08 BWE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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