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CV08 XXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,013 mi
Last recorded58,013 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,013 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,013 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,612 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 54,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 54,565 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,407 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2016 50,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,301 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught

Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle showing surface corrosion throught

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,942 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear back plate showing slight dampness in one part

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 XXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

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

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