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CE08 ZXH

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,857 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 82,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch around fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,521 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 79,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 79,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,931 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,800 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,691 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZXH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

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

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