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CV08 VTC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,326 mi
Last recorded32,326 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 32,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f outer and inner o/s/f outer and inner n/s/r outer and inner o/s/r outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 30,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,705 miles

front cross member corroded but not within MOT scope currently

rear tyres date code showing fitment in 2007

Fail 10 Sep 2018 28,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing to slam panel area heavily corroded and pin holed close to steering and suspension attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel holed and missing folding rigid strip at lower weld joint to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded but not within MOT scope currently

rear tyres date code showing fitment in 2007

subframe mount front showing corrosion at 2 fixing bolts

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,894 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded

os floor to sill surface corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,081 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and sills and chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 25,081 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and sills and chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,567 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sil,s both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,876 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 20,876 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,315 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 18,315 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 16,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,358 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 VTC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

CV08 VTC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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