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CV08 LYO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,649 mi
Last recorded56,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,649 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 56,341 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,254 miles

Coolant leak No coolant in expansion bottle Thermostat housing leaking ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 51,254 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak No coolant in expansion bottle Thermostat housing leaking ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside outer sill repaired

Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside outer sill repaired

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,584 miles

Both inner sill ends rusty.

Both rear strut top mounts have play.

Floor pans getting rusty,

Front chassis rails getting rusty.

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 38,584 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin Axle mounting bush. (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin Axle mounting bush. (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Both inner sill ends rusty.

Both rear strut top mounts have play.

Floor pans getting rusty,

Front chassis rails getting rusty.

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 31,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 27,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,998 miles

exhaust corroding

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,393 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,160 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Sidewalls on all 4 tyres are starting to crack

Fail 7 Mar 2012 10,160 miles

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

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Sidewalls on all 4 tyres are starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,510 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 LYO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

CV08 LYO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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