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CV08 VTP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,280 mi
Last recorded72,280 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 72,280 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to broken coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system To the ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre damaged /rubbing on broken coil spring

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,660 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 69,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal minimum of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal minimum of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 69,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box support (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box support (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,167 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,875 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,870 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,195 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 27,029 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,660 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 VTP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

CV08 VTP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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