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CN08 KVC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 KVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,961 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant bottle empty.

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole in boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed.

Fail 23 Aug 2024 63,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,212 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 60,201 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear bushes on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 59,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not working been replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,740 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,363 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 52,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove phone holder from centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,183 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorating.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper coil spring slightly out of alignment.

nsf/nsr tyres perished and close to the legal limit(1.6mm)

Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 34,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 23,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 19,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 14,223 miles

Oil leak

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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CN08 KVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CN08 KVC, 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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CN08 KVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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