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CV08 LYG

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 73,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead behind ABS pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Boot floor corroded

Front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,404 miles

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

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

Rear bumper support cross member corroded but not structurally weakened

Fail 11 Mar 2020 70,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear bumper support cross member corroded but not structurally weakened

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,749 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,653 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion strut ,inside rear boot area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 56,653 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion strut ,inside rear boot area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 52,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,382 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre flat

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 LYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

CV08 LYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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