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CX08 YZP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around the filler cap which is also within 30cm of seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (part of chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of arch, sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of arch, sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch where bumper fastens to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering oil leaking out of cap when engine at higher revs, fluid also contaminated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight leak (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres have cracks but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,344 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight leak (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres have cracks but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,341 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,315 miles

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Mar 2016 50,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on tread pattern

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,408 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on tread pattern

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,701 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 30,701 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,558 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,733 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 18,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YZP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

CX08 YZP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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