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CP08 FYW

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,640 mi
Last recorded31,640 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 31,558 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and off side floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,180 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch broken but can still be opened

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,313 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 21,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,059 miles

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

front discs corroded

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 FYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYW, 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

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What year was CP08 FYW registered?

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

Is CP08 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 FYW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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