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CV08 JWW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,857 mi
Last recorded40,857 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 JWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 40,857 miles

Emissions not tested unable to obtain reading from major leak in system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting point, wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting point, wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting point, wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting point, wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,795 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Corrosion in offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules also nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Corrosion in front and rear chassis legs

Corrosion in offside and nearside front hubs

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion in all shock absorber outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 26,795 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly damaged Corrosion in offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules also nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Corrosion in front and rear chassis legs

Corrosion in offside and nearside front hubs

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion in all shock absorber outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,526 miles

Central Exhaust support bracket broken

Damage to windscreen outwith the swept area

Fuel tank corroded

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 24,525 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust support bracket broken

Damage to windscreen outwith the swept area

Fuel tank corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,646 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 22,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 19,657 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,902 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust back box rear mounting broken off but system supported

fuel tank corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,595 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres worn on raised edges

fuel tank corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 13,738 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,757 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 9,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JWW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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