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CN08 ZWB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 ZWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,145 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,805 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside front brake fluctuating slightly

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside front brake fluctuating slightly

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check rear brake linings

Unable to check wheel nuts and outer rims due to plastic trims

Underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,200 miles

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

Unable to check rear brake linings

Unable to check wheel nuts and outer rims due to plastic trims

Underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,103 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet second safty catch slightly seized

rear brake linings and tyre pressures not checked

wheel nuts and outer wheel rims not check due to trims fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2014 49,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet second safty catch slightly seized

rear brake linings and tyre pressures not checked

wheel nuts and outer wheel rims not check due to trims fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing low

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 ZWB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 ZWB, 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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CN08 ZWB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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