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CX08 EFL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,036 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

body has corrosion

exhaust is corroded

fuel tank is corroded

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

body has corrosion

exhaust is corroded

fuel tank is corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both are on the limmit (4.1.E.1)

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 58,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both and n/s/r is below legal limmit (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both are on the limmit (4.1.E.1)

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

booster seat nearside rear

both rear tyre walls are perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

booster seat nearside rear

both rear tyre walls are perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,555 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 37,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,079 miles

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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CX08 EFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CX08 EFL, 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 CX08 EFL registered?

CX08 EFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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