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CX08 XYA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,256 mi
Last recorded60,256 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,828 miles

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

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

WHILE APPLYING REAR BRAKES I HEARD SOME SCRAPING NOISE FROM REAR

Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

WHILE APPLYING REAR BRAKES I HEARD SOME SCRAPING NOISE FROM REAR

Fail 7 May 2015 30,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,449 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 19,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 XYA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

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

Is CX08 XYA safe to buy?

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