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CV08 JKY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,622 mi
Last recorded79,622 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 JKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on inner sills n/s and o/s not holed

Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,144 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill several holes (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on inner sills n/s and o/s not holed

Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,536 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel on fuel cap area corroded behind panel

Offside Front forward support mount bush on lower wishbone with slight wear

Offside Rear wheel bearing with slight wear

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,137 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 49,926 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,915 miles

both front suspention top mounting noisey

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front suspention top mounting noisey

coolant level below minimum

Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,069 miles

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

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

Slight smearing from both wiper blades and slight split in passenger side blade

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,069 miles

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

Slight smearing from both wiper blades and slight split in passenger side blade

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,314 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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CV08 JKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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