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CV08 XXT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,347 mi
Last recorded66,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,347 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to under side, over painted

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,347 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to under side, over painted

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 54,546 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sills (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,540 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sills (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 51,270 miles

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

both front floors corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 51,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front floors corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 48,055 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,928 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,924 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,306 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 XXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

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

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