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CP08 WHD

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,890 mi
Last recorded44,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,890 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 44,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill within 30 cm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,010 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill and nearside Bpost bottom (5.2.6)

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

underbody and components corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2017 35,010 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill and nearside Bpost bottom (5.2.6)

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

underbody and components corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,810 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

outer sills corroding

rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 27,711 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps on nearside (1.4.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added now ok (8.2.3)

Front wipers slight smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted now ok (1.8)

outer sills corroding

rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,520 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,337 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 WHD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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