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CN58 ZKY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 ZKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,002 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 68,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n\s and o\s outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,722 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Rear number plate damaged

n/s and /o/s outer sill corroded

washer bottle has a leak

Fail 9 Dec 2021 66,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Rear number plate damaged

n/s and /o/s outer sill corroded

washer bottle has a leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,490 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

jet washers misalignment

n/s & o/s body panel corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from rocker cover into exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides aims to low (prs) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

jet washers misalignment

n/s & o/s body panel corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,984 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer leaking.

spare tyre missing.

Fail 6 Dec 2019 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer leaking.

spare tyre missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,913 miles

Front both chassis rails corroding where sub frame mounts

both outer sills corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front chassis rails corroding where sub-frame mounts

both outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis rail corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front chassis rails corroding where sub-frame mounts

both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,509 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Nov 2015 38,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,907 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 35,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,693 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,693 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 31,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,078 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 28,451 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,451 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 ZKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZKY, 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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CN58 ZKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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