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CV08 XXM

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2020 59,636 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner winf /strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has misted up lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / struttop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 44,287 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to NSR suspention turret

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 19,153 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XXM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

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

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