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CV08 AOC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

68,101 mi
Last recorded68,101 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low and leaking from water housing

front brake discs rusty

front sidelights dim

front tyres wearing on inner edges, vehicle needs tracking

play in top strut mounts

rear wiper not clearing

slight blow from front exhaust joint and flexi pipe

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,512 miles

condensation in offside headlight

fuel filter rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

inner wheel arches rusty

nearside rear tyre close to limits and perished

rear wiper blade worn

slight blow from front exhaust joint and flexi pipe

Fail 13 Feb 2020 64,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

condensation in offside headlight

fuel filter rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

inner wheel arches rusty

nearside rear tyre close to limits and perished

rear wiper blade worn

slight blow from front exhaust joint and flexi pipe

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,546 miles

both outer sills rusty at rear

condensation on offside headlight

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs worn and rusty

nearside rear tyre perished and worn

play in both front top strut mounts

rear wiper worn

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 56,177 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,303 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 51,303 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed & rusted (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,336 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres 3mm

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,639 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,149 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 35,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,795 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 29,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,578 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,880 miles

slight free play on rear top suspension struts

Fail 5 Apr 2011 13,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight free play on rear top suspension struts

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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CV08 AOC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CV08 AOC, 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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CV08 AOC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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