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CV08 YXC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,105 mi
Last recorded53,105 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front chassis rails corroded

both front inner arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch withing 30cm of axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch withing 30cm of axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front chassis rails corroded

both front inner arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,439 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 48,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 45,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,994 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,218 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 18 Mar 2011 28,241 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 YXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

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

Is CV08 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 YXC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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