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CN08 KXX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,388 mi
Last recorded106,388 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 106,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill rusty and thin

corrosion under sills and floor areas

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center under sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill rusty and thin

corrosion under sills and floor areas

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

heavy surface corrosion on all rer chassis

heavy surface corrosion on front subframe mountain areas

heavy surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch areas

Fail 20 Apr 2017 99,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

heavy surface corrosion on all rer chassis

heavy surface corrosion on front subframe mountain areas

heavy surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch areas

Pass 12 May 2016 90,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a slight oil leak

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 7 May 2016 90,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a slight oil leak

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 9 May 2015 80,232 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 80,232 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 67,476 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,078 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,886 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 12 May 2011 28,606 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 KXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

CN08 KXX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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