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CV08 LXP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,794 miles

boot floor heavily corroded just out of area

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 74,792 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

boot floor heavily corroded just out of area

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,163 miles

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside inner sills cororded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside of boot floor heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner sill (5.2.6)

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside inner sills cororded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside of boot floor heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,028 miles

Chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,300 miles

o/s lower arm, rear bush starting to perish

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s lower arm, rear bush starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2016 62,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,842 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 55,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 48,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 48,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 41,404 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front caliper binding slightly

slight play in axle bushes

Pass 23 May 2011 25,993 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 25,993 miles

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

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 LXP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

CV08 LXP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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