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CX08 SNN

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,357 mi
Last recorded78,357 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 SNN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside glass (1.7.5a)

Rear fuel tank slightly corroded

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

slight under body corrosion present

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,239 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi section broken causing excessive movement of rear and center exhaust (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panel around petrol cap (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside glass (1.7.5a)

Rear fuel tank slightly corroded

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

slight under body corrosion present

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,729 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,034 miles

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,440 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 37,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,420 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 23,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,968 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 SNN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SNN, 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 SNN registered?

CX08 SNN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CX08 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 SNN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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