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CP08 RHA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,222 mi
Last recorded88,222 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 88,222 miles

corrosion to sills floor and suspension

Fail 19 Apr 2021 88,222 miles

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

corrosion to sills floor and suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,516 miles

floor pan rusted o/s/f. not load bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,341 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR MOUNTING RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED MOUNTING AREA & SILLS

Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,341 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective REAR MOUNTING RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED MOUNTING AREA & SILLS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,295 miles

BOTH SILLS TO FLOOR & FRONT SUPENSION BED MOUNTING AREA SURFACE CORROSION.

EXHAUST BRACKETS RUSTY

FUEL FILLTER RUSTY

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,295 miles

BOTH SILLS TO FLOOR & FRONT SUPENSION BED MOUNTING AREA SURFACE CORROSION.

EXHAUST BRACKETS RUSTY

FUEL FILLTER RUSTY

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,559 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 59,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,986 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cv gaitor has slight cracking

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2015 44,678 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 36,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades spit on ends still clearing screen

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 May 2013 32,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,445 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 RHA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey 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 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

CP08 RHA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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The MOT history for CP08 RHA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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