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CP08 YPF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,058 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,230 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 91,230 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion very low (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 84,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both bushs worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both bushs worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wipers torn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion very low (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,797 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 67,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,645 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2012 56,645 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2011 43,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 YPF, 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 YPF registered?

CP08 YPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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