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CV08 LXO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

both inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

front & rear shassis corroded

petrol cap surround corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly perishing

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch filler neck area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front perrished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre heavily perrished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,778 miles

both rear axle bushes slight play but not resulting in excessive movement.

both rear tyres perishing due to age.

coolant low - slight leak from thermostat housing.

front brake discs scored.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,778 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes slight play but not resulting in excessive movement.

both rear tyres perishing due to age.

coolant low - slight leak from thermostat housing.

front brake discs scored.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,420 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 LXO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

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

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