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CP08 XOV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,487 mi
Last recorded36,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,887 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,315 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,988 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,917 miles

Both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 4 Jul 2016 25,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn very low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,651 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,879 miles

n/s/f tyre periahed

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2014 15,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

n/s/f tyre periahed

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,466 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 2,253 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 XOV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

CP08 XOV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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