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J333 CPS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 CPS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 101,906 miles

Offside Rear damage to the body

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 101,904 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damage to the body

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 88,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has suffered rear accident damage

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,987 miles

Vehicle has suffered rear accident damage

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,840 miles

extensive rear impact damage

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,268 miles

Battery poorly secured

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded by suspension mount

Offside Front chassis corroded by suspension mount

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,383 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,592 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,398 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 21,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J333 CPS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J333 CPS, 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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J333 CPS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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