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CV08 XUP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,762 mi
Last recorded61,762 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,762 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 60,900 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear panel, not within a prescribed area

Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear panel, not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,134 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,122 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,122 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,667 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,583 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,407 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,914 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,043 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,123 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated on sidewalls

nsf tyre wearing on edges

oil leak from gearchange oil seal

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XUP 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 73.3%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

CV08 XUP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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