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CX08 RXT

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 RXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 82,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around catalyst fell off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub-frame rear mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost support nearly corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight corrosion around inner cill

Fail 13 Jun 2023 81,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost support nearly corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion around inner cill

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,296 miles

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

Fail 21 Jan 2021 76,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,294 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

underside waxoyled

Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

underside waxoyled

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,540 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts and rears (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and o/s/r low (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on inner sills

corrosion on inner sills and sill area o/s/r and length

old wiper marks on screen

Fail 16 Mar 2016 67,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body mouting (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts and rears (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and o/s/r low (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on inner sills

corrosion on inner sills and sill area o/s/r and length

old wiper marks on screen

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,819 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 58,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,952 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 RXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX08 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

CX08 RXT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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