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CV08 YYB

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,690 mi
Last recorded66,690 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,690 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 11 Mar 2019 66,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,538 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 50,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,357 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,756 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 YYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

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