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CP08 EYJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,096 miles

ADVISE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

corrosion on offside and nearside inner wheel arches

corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis

corrosion on offside and nearside rear floor pans

corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sills

corrosion on offside floor chassis rail

exhaust rear mount insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,842 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on offside chassis rail [floor pan]

corrosion on offside inner sills and floor pan

Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on offside chassis rail [floor pan]

corrosion on offside inner sills and floor pan

Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,275 miles

ADVISE CHANGING ALL TYRES

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres wearing low and sidewalls perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre worn to cords

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,406 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 24,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,448 miles

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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CP08 EYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP08 EYJ, 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 CP08 EYJ registered?

CP08 EYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CP08 EYJ safe to buy?

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