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CP08 DWA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,206 mi
Last recorded69,206 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 DWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,206 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Offside wish bone bush slightly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2018 69,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan painted white (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan painted white (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Offside wish bone bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,958 miles

Offside front ,rear wishbone Bush slightly worn

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Painted white (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner will painted white (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front ,rear wishbone Bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 59,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,200 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front pads low

n/s o/s front subframe pescribed area chasis corroded

n/s o/s rear axle pescribed area inner sills corroded

n/s/f suspension pescribed area outer sill corroded

o/s/f seatbelt pescribed area floor pan corroded

o/s/r tyre perashing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front pads low

n/s o/s front subframe pescribed area chasis corroded

n/s o/s rear axle pescribed area inner sills corroded

n/s/f suspension pescribed area outer sill corroded

o/s/f seatbelt pescribed area floor pan corroded

o/s/r tyre perashing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank has light corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear axle is corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,926 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on front suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

n/s inner cv boot split

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension componets

Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

n/s inner cv boot split

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension componets

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 DWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DWA, 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 DWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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