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CV08 RRO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 RRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,183 miles

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020 87,103 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill, floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,926 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Boot floor hold

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Side Corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 76,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Boot floor hold

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Side Corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,004 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / chassie (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / 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 centrol outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan in two (2) places. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Chassis leg has excessive corrosion

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 62,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Chassis leg has excessive corrosion

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os door aperture/sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,615 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 45,612 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,853 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ns headlamp aim set to lower limit

nsr and osr tyres perishing in tread area

rear view mirror adhesive poor - starting to become loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,799 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,646 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 RRO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RRO, 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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CV08 RRO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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