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CP08 UDB

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 UDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside strut tops stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2019 102,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside strut tops stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 96,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion throughout Vehicle

Fail 9 May 2018 96,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel holed (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill panel holed as indicated with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel holed (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion throughout Vehicle

Pass 11 May 2017 91,036 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 91,027 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at exhaust bracket mount/valance (2.4.A.3)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,730 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front chassis rusting

offside rear chassis bye axle support rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear axle bushes starting to wear

Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,562 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front discs worn thin

Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 64,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,607 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)

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 UDB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UDB, 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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CP08 UDB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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