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CF08 DLE

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,054 mi
Last recorded55,054 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 DLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,054 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,158 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 54,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor close to rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner wheel arch by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner arch corroded by pipe mounting (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by cable mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by cable mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance to floor by both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,775 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 48,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car by main suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid floor by sill and lower seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,938 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,679 miles

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

Front pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,332 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 30,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,101 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,101 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,473 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,549 miles

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

Offside 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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CF08 DLE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

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

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