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CP08 UAC

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 UAC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion thin on front mountings/arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis legs x2 (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 93,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 93,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 90,027 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2014 84,600 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 84,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 67,172 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside headlamp has condensation

offside front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 26 May 2012 67,172 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filter corroded

nearside headlamp has condensation

offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 31 May 2011 53,406 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 53,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UAC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

CP08 UAC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is CP08 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 UAC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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