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CV08 DPK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,721 mi
Last recorded72,721 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 DPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 72,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective ( fuel cap unable to create a full seal due to corrosion hale around the top of the filler neck ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ( corrosion hole in inner hole in inner wing next to flexible pipe ) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ( corded and hold outer sill close to n/sf seat belt anchorage ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing ( track rod end securing nut missing a locking device ) (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ( outer sill close to front mounting of driver seat ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( strengthening cross member ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (floor corded and hold between driver seats mounting and seat belt anchorage point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ( track rod end securing nut missing a locking device ) (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( inner sill corded and holed close to rear axle mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

( front passenger seat belt mechanism handle missing )

(nearside rear ( wheel arch corroded )

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced ( inner wing corrosion hole affecting the rear bumper mounting ) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (close to upper suspension mounting inside boot area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( outer sill corroded ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central rear ( damage to rear boot floor

Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 72,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,868 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly twisted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inside the light broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 31 Dec 2019 67,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly twisted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,738 miles

Front n/s and o/s inner sills and floor has corrosion

Front shock top mountings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mcpherson strut has some play in the upper attachment

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot clip insecure

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged but beam image not affected

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner sills have corrosion n/s and o/s

exhaust hangers corroded and weakened

Fail 2 Jan 2019 64,734 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s inner sills and floor has corrosion

Front shock top mountings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mcpherson strut has some play in the upper attachment

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot clip insecure

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged but beam image not affected

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner sills have corrosion n/s and o/s

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded and weakened

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,536 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,239 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated, but system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,103 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 33,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel flap housing corroded

travel on brake pedel

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 18,553 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 18,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,704 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 11,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 DPK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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