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CV08 KUS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/f bumper misaligned with front wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills rusty , body rusty next to petrol filler. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak back box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 42,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer bodysill corroding

Fail 10 May 2017 42,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer bodysill corroding

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,502 miles

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

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

nearside outer body sill corroded.

Fail 17 May 2016 39,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside outer body sill corroded.

Fail 20 May 2015 36,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2015 36,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2014 34,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres deteriorated/perished

Pass 29 May 2014 34,492 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres deteriorated/perished

Pass 15 May 2013 30,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,114 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 25,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 19,656 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 19,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KUS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

CV08 KUS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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