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CV08 YYC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,859 mi
Last recorded44,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 44,859 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters loose and leaking grease

Damage to windscreen in swept area but not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2018 44,859 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters loose and leaking grease

Damage to windscreen in swept area but not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 42,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 42,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2016 38,368 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 38,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,042 miles

fuel filler cap area corroding.

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroding.

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 29,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel filler cap area corroding.

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroding.

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 24,877 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 24,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,821 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 19,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 YYC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for CV08 YYC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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