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CP08 EWL

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,693 mi
Last recorded61,693 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Fractured support clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seatbelt anchor point 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seatbelt anchor point 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch on brake line fixing point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / outer sill and wheelarch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Fractured support clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,991 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged Bumper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,173 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 55,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,280 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,278 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to o/s and n/s/f floor.

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r inner sills.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,470 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,201 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,917 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 EWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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