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CV08 YYP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2021 74,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,487 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 68,472 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer front section of sill will action soon.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is quite Damaged.. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp , light out put reduced ..

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 58,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust box not supported, fixing broken off

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Side wall is splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2017 50,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear exhaust box not supported, fixing broken off

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Side wall is splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear baby seat not fully secure

Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner section (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear baby seat not fully secure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r lamp lens damage

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 29,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise brake inspection with wheels removed.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,639 miles

advise tracking check

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 26,639 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

advise tracking check

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,074 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 YYP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

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

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