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CP08 XEM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

46,584 mi
Last recorded46,584 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 46,584 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface rust under whole vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,353 miles

Offside Front chassis rail slight corrosion

Offside Rear chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,351 miles

offside front chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2022 42,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside floor to sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside floor to sill showing signs of corrosion

offside front chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 40,370 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 40,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification broken spring has slipped past mounting cup and is very close to making contact with tyre (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 38,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 34,598 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 34,578 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion front sub frame mounting areas, corrosion inner and outer sills, corrosion front and rear inner arches, corrosion floor, corrosion rear beam axle mounting areas

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, bald inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,324 miles

corrosion inner, outer sills, front inner arches

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2017 26,805 miles

corrosion to underside, front and rear inner arches, inner and outer sills, fuel cap outer panel

Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,328 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2016 23,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,907 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 22,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,847 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 21,846 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,001 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 19,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 10,620 miles

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

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

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 XEM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

CP08 XEM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is CP08 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 XEM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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