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CP08 FUF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,808 miles

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

Lower body under chassis/suspension and braking components heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Mar 2026 83,808 miles

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

Lower body under chassis/suspension and braking components heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 70,219 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,367 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 60,860 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 60,860 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,896 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,461 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 36,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre Perished

OSR Tyre Perished

Pass 11 May 2012 25,420 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 FUF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CP08 FUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP08 FUF?

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What year was CP08 FUF registered?

CP08 FUF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is CP08 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 FUF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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