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CE08 XJL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,250 mi
Last recorded25,250 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 25,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Aug 2024 24,886 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 20 Aug 2024 24,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,622 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2022 23,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 23,154 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2021 23,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,822 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,985 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 19,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 19,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 18,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,765 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 16,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,420 miles

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

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

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 XJL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 XJL registered?

CE08 XJL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CE08 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 XJL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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