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CV08 LYH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,917 mi
Last recorded68,917 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear rear body sill and the rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge slight

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,837 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 58,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,609 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 47,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,830 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,676 miles

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

interior mirror missing.

offside mirror cracked.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 39,676 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

interior mirror missing.

offside mirror cracked.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,673 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 LYH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

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

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