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CE08 ZWM

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,367 mi
Last recorded36,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Due To Age Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Due To Age Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 36,363 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Axle Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Due To Age Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Due To Age Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,902 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyre cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,702 miles

All tyres showing age related cracks

Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,595 miles

All tyres showing age related cracks

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,595 miles

All tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,557 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 ZWM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

CE08 ZWM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is CE08 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 ZWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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