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FL08 CYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 109,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside shoulder

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,702 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake discs worn,splits in lower arm bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,290 miles

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

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

brake discs worn,splits in lower arm bushes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake discs worn, minor splits in front lower arm bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,376 miles

minor splits in front lower arm bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,376 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

minor splits in front lower arm bushes

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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FL08 CYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL08 CYZ, 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 FL08 CYZ registered?

FL08 CYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FL08 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 CYZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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