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CV08 VTK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,385 mi
Last recorded48,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,385 miles

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,801 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,797 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,986 miles

n/s/f tyre edge wear

Fail 22 Feb 2016 44,955 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre edge wear

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,525 miles

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Fail 12 Mar 2014 37,525 miles

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

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,714 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls cracking/perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,714 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,371 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 VTK 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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

CV08 VTK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is CV08 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 VTK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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