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CV08 KUE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,117 mi
Last recorded135,117 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 135,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,360 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,579 miles

Fuel filter secured with cable tie.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 114,578 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out sill, going up wheel arch also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills, going up wheel arch also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2018 101,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,511 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,897 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 81,806 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,755 miles

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

Rear Tyres (both) wearing slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Tyres (both) wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,440 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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 KUE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KUE, 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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What year was CV08 KUE registered?

CV08 KUE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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