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CN58 ZMU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,037 mi
Last recorded72,037 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,037 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 6 Dec 2017 72,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 54,048 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Nov 2014 43,991 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both rear tyres close to tread bars

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,550 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,190 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 18,190 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 ZMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 CN58 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

CN58 ZMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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