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CU08 BHL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,405 mi
Last recorded30,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 BHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,405 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 33,939 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 33,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,405 miles

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

Rear Nearside and offside tyres slight deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Nearside and offside tyres slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some coolant staining around thermostat housing suggesting possible leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 24,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil filter is corroded and leaking

some coolant staining around thermostat housing suggesting possible leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,916 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 20,869 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,299 miles

Brake pedal travel

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,541 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 11,541 miles

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

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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CU08 BHL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU08 BHL, 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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CU08 BHL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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