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CV08 XXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,104 mi
Last recorded66,104 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion floor..sills and chassis. welded repairs covered in sealer and under seal

Fail 25 Mar 2024 66,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached bumper and arch (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,675 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,845 miles

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills borderline

corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

corrosion on rear undersills & chassis rails

Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,811 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills borderline

corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

corrosion on rear undersills & chassis rails

Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,232 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 53,004 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 53,004 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 64,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2018 38,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,050 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 36,047 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyre inner edges bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,022 miles

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

both front inner wings rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

rust on power steering pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,754 miles

both front inner wings rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension mounts rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,757 miles

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)

n/s/r amd o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 28,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

n/s/r amd o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,555 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,170 miles

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

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 XXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

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

Is CV08 XXZ safe to buy?

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