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CA08 ZNG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,673 mi
Last recorded93,673 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 93,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both N/s and O/s inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both N/s and O/s top mount bush resulting in excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both N/s and O/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust rusty

Pass 6 May 2020 88,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 May 2020 88,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,895 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all rusty but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all componants rusty but working correctly

fuel cap area rusty but not holed

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,323 miles

Offside Front has slight condensation

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly detrairaited

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded recommend both sides listed be checked or repaired at next service (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,273 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,671 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,489 miles

rear axle o/s and n/s front bushes worn

side walls of both rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,093 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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CA08 ZNG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CA08 ZNG, 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 CA08 ZNG registered?

CA08 ZNG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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