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CV08 VTG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,273 mi
Last recorded67,273 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,273 miles

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

underside of vehicle and n/s outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2020 67,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,401 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 60,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 55,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,117 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,261 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,078 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 VTG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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