2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · CA08 ABO
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 62,628 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 ABO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2021
- 62,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (CA08 ABO) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside step (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panels beh”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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