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CP08 DSO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,514 mi
Last recorded27,514 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 DSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 27,514 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 27,512 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,584 miles

surface rust front brake discs

surface rust power steering pipes and suspention components

Fail 18 Apr 2018 23,584 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear and front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

surface rust front brake discs

surface rust power steering pipes and suspention components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,225 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 16,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,211 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 14,211 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,056 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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CP08 DSO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP08 DSO, 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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CP08 DSO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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