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CV08 YZF

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,155 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and perishing

condition and movement n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushs

condition n/s/f wishbone bushs

corrosion around front sub frame mountings

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and front floors

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills and undersills

repairs to n/s/r undersill

Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,153 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm and perishing

condition and movement n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushs

condition n/s/f wishbone bushs

corrosion around front sub frame mountings

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and front floors

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills and undersills

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,246 miles

Offside Rear Arch holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/door jamb (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Arch holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,547 miles

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,615 miles

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

f/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,193 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but satisfactory at time of test.

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

Unable to inspect front inner wings due to plastic covers.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,193 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate cracked but satisfactory at time of test.

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

Unable to inspect front inner wings due to plastic covers.

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 YZF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

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

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