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CP08 EXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,778 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 62,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2016 58,871 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2016 58,871 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,883 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated-front d bushes have slight movement-handbrake has some reserve travel

Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated-front d bushes have slight movement-handbrake has some reserve travel

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,255 miles

Rearmost bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 25,826 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,826 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

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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CP08 EXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP08 EXJ, 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 CP08 EXJ registered?

CP08 EXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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