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CV08 LWY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,546 mi
Last recorded65,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,546 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 65,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 48,105 miles

Front under floor corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded ( body by fuel fill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge slightly perishing

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover broken front half missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear box mount has slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2021 48,105 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front under floor corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded ( body by fuel fill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge slightly perishing

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover broken front half missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear box mount has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2020 37,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with big lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP ! (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm's rear bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 37,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread cracked to cord, walls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with big lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect DAMP ! (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm's rear bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,413 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion ( floor ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel neck slight corrosion

slight cracking to brake servo pipe

Fail 6 Jun 2019 29,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion ( floor ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel neck slight corrosion

slight cracking to brake servo pipe

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner fuel neck panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,280 miles

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads

Pass 2 Feb 2017 19,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,378 miles

all four tyre side walls cracked and perrished 165/65/13

Fail 22 Jun 2012 12,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all four tyre side walls cracked and perrished 165/65/13

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,992 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 LWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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