MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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CX08 EFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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