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CV08 LWU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,912 mi
Last recorded74,912 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,912 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,907 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

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 31 Mar 2017 63,038 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,679 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,460 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,949 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 LWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

CV08 LWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is CV08 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 LWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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