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CP08 VBK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,512 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,500 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,054 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,043 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,058 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 70,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,200 miles

water leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 68,188 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

water leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,422 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,305 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,406 miles

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,406 miles

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 42,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,942 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 VBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

CP08 VBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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