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CE08 WXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,041 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front upper strut mounts slight play

rear wiper mount holed and corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail box mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification fuel filler area (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front upper strut mounts slight play

rear wiper mount holed and corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 23 May 2019 66,197 miles

Nearside Rear tyre app limit

underbody inner sills showing surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 55,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner bulk head under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

panel corroded around fuel filler

Pass 19 May 2017 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 45,093 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 32,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 32,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 26,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 25,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,103 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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CE08 WXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE08 WXZ, 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 CE08 WXZ registered?

CE08 WXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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