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CN08 KXM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,833 mi
Last recorded26,833 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 KXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 26,833 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2023 23,570 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear inner sills corroded.

o/s/f chassis corrosion.

Fail 8 Apr 2023 23,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components suspension arm bent affecting other suspension & steering components, need investigation & fixing. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear inner sills corroded.

o/s/f chassis corrosion.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,783 miles

o/s/f chassis

Fail 14 Apr 2022 21,770 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor corroded and holed next to subframe mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring has jumped the cup close to the tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor corroded and holed next to subframe mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2020 15,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 13,950 miles

o/s/f chassis

Fail 21 May 2019 13,950 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f chassis

Pass 15 May 2018 13,319 miles

o/s/f chassis

Pass 2 May 2017 12,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 10,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 10,929 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 9,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 9,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 6,567 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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CN08 KXM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN08 KXM, 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 CN08 KXM registered?

CN08 KXM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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