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CV08 YAD

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,319 mi
Last recorded63,319 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,319 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,068 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 56,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill within 12 inches of axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,967 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 40,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,786 miles

Corrosion around fuel flap.

N/S wiper blade has minor split on end.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,181 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,237 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Fuel tank and filter starting to corrode.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,869 miles

rear tyres are deteriorated on the sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2012 19,862 miles

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

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

front tyres are deteriorated on the sidewall

rear tyres are deteriorated on the sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,155 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 YAD 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 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

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

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