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CN58 KXP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 KXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2021 82,764 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly twisted both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 81,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,829 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2018 51,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,305 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 38,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perishing (165/65/13

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perishing (165/65/13

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,620 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2015 30,620 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside steering rack

excessive play in nearside steering rack

power steering reservoir out of fluid

Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,689 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 9,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,040 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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CN58 KXP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CN58 KXP, 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 CN58 KXP registered?

CN58 KXP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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