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CP08 LJY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,863 mi
Last recorded63,863 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed 30cm to mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle mounting inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill multiple repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 63,819 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 60,429 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 56,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 48,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 11,475 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

p/s reservoir full

Fail 27 May 2015 11,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

p/s reservoir full

Pass 28 May 2014 10,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 9,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,453 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 LJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

CP08 LJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is CP08 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 LJY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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