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CN58 ZRJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,447 mi
Last recorded87,447 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 ZRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,447 miles

Front both sides front sub frame mounting areas are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides front axle bushes are deteriorated

Rear both sides outer sills are corroded

vehicle underneath has various patches of corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Floor insecure undersill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Floor insecure undersill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides front sub frame mounting areas are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides front axle bushes are deteriorated

Rear both sides outer sills are corroded

vehicle underneath has various patches of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,885 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill next to sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above exhaust silencer (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced n/s/rear & o/s/front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inside & flat spots

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp misted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody badly in places (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking from gearbox

Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody badly in places (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,723 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front and o/s front wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,787 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 56,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,658 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 ZRJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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