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CP08 MUE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,028 mi
Last recorded29,028 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 29,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 29,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 25,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 21,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 21,715 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering wheel rim fractured Dented (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 17,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 17,742 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 10,350 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis point to subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split but cleaning

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis point to subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 10,350 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis point to subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split but cleaning

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis point to subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 7,366 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres perrishing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 7,059 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings and suspension mounts in a rusty condition

Pass 30 Sep 2015 6,884 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 6,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 6,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 6,561 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 6,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,841 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 MUE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

CP08 MUE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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