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CV08 XCT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,231 mi
Last recorded65,231 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount on strut has lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired and undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired and undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired and undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Repaired and undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,910 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 7 Feb 2022 63,910 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 11 Feb 2021 63,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor pan excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,342 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,138 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting missing (back box)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body covered in under seal

Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,138 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting missing (back box)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 56,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 55,320 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) incorrectly fitted (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake performance not tested due to the condition of the front suspension (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriorated rear mounting insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,145 miles

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

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Mar 2016 54,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,344 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,117 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,250 miles

Slight smearing from both wipers

Spare wheel damaged

Light cracking O/S/R tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,250 miles

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

Light cracking O/S/R tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Slight smearing from both wipers

Spare wheel damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XCT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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