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CV08 UEP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,034 mi
Last recorded87,034 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer walls slightly cracks

Offside Rear Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under body surface rust

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner & outer walls slightly cracks

Offside Rear Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under body surface rust

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,204 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,204 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER EDGE (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 73,465 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 73,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,438 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,235 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 UEP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

CV08 UEP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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