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CV08 YZH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 80,502 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,344 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated In boot (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Both inner arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,522 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Fault with adjuster (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,743 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 37,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg by exhaust mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides (3.5.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,578 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 34,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,063 miles

corrosion on both rear sills

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,044 miles

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

corrosion on both rear sills

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2012 16,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,502 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 YZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

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

Is CV08 YZH safe to buy?

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