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FH08 CVB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,306 mi
Last recorded74,306 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 CVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,662 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 70,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,757 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 66,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 61,882 miles

slight wear to both rear axel bushes

Pass 22 May 2018 56,319 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 50,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 50,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 44,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,094 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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FH08 CVB 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH08 CVB, 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 FH08 CVB registered?

FH08 CVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FH08 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 CVB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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