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CP08 LWE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,657 mi
Last recorded85,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 85,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise : surface corrosion to under body

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,876 miles

advise : under body/suspension surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2022 80,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise : under body/suspension surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,917 miles

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

advise : under body surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 77,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : under body surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 72,454 miles

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected upper steering column cross joint (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,818 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer cills corroded

corrosion to front floor both sides

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,985 miles

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

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

corrosion on sills and inner sills n/s and o/s not holed at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,610 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,869 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 9,869 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 2,680 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 LWE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

CP08 LWE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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