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CV08 LYA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 108,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 108,122 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,442 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 99,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has an unsafe modification wing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,778 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 82,778 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 72,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,867 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 61,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 58,504 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

hazard switch not lighting up

Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,819 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2019 55,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside sill and door damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,358 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes perished and cracked.

Impact damage to drivers side rear wing

Nearside Front Worn smooth on inner edges and to 2mm tread wear bars on center 2/3 of tread.

Offside Front Wearing on inner edges

Wipers smeary

Fail 23 Oct 2015 34,358 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes perished and cracked.

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Impact damage to drivers side rear wing

Nearside Front Worn smooth on inner edges and to 2mm tread wear bars on center 2/3 of tread.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wearing on inner edges

Wipers smeary

Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension rear bushes perished

engine light on

offside front wheel rim bent

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,010 miles

both front suspension rear bushes perished

engine light on

offside front wheel rim bent

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,415 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,763 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,129 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)

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 LYA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

CV08 LYA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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