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CE08 XGS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,797 mi
Last recorded58,797 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XGS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,436 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2018 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,851 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2017 46,851 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

underside corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,455 miles

under side corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 40,455 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under side corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 32,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,974 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front suspension arms bushes peeling

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 165/65/13tr

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2015 25,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front suspension arms bushes peeling

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 165/65/13tr

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,787 miles

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

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

both front brake discs getting warped

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

reverse light switch leaking oil

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,930 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 22,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,551 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 XGS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE08 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

CE08 XGS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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