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CX08 ZNU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 33,550 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 33,529 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S OUTER SILL TO FLOOR CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 31,366 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 31,366 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 30,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 29,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 24,396 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 22,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 19,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in near side inner track rod end ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2018 11,792 miles

Front Outer cracking around tyre tread areas

Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 9,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 7,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,052 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,163 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 ZNU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

CX08 ZNU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CX08 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 ZNU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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