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CN08 KXS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,454 mi
Last recorded44,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 KXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,454 miles

advise corrosion to both front subframe mounts

advise corrosion to both rear inner sills

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill

advise corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

advise rear seats folded down unable to check rear setbelts

advise slight movement both rear top mounts

advise slight movement o/s/f top mount

Fail 21 Jan 2020 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch near suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to both front subframe mounts

advise corrosion to both rear inner sills

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill

advise corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

advise rear seats folded down unable to check rear setbelts

advise slight movement both rear top mounts

advise slight movement o/s/f top mount

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise slight corrosion to both front inner arches

Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,719 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,217 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 29,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,732 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 20,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,767 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 12,130 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 12,130 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,479 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 10,791 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 KXS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN08 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

CN08 KXS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is CN08 KXS safe to buy?

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