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CN08 ZXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 ZXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2020 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2020 99,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached from upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2019 98,163 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 98,082 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills by seat mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,882 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner reflector corroding (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear corrosion inside wheel arch, by filler neck outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 92,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner reflector corroding (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear corrosion inside wheel arch, by filler neck outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 90,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer door sill rusting slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear and N/S/F tyres side walls cracking

tyre sizes different front to back

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,091 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer door sill rusting

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front and N/S/R tyres outer walls cracking slightly

tyres different sizes front to back

Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,538 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall cracking slightly

Rear axle mounting bushes worn

Fail 4 Feb 2015 84,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

N/S/R tyre outer wall cracking slightly

Rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,485 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,484 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,702 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 77,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,026 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,022 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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