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CX08 ZPF

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,648 miles

adjusted both headlamp aims for m.o.t (too high)

corrosion at o/s/f door pillar

corrosion to front subframe at both front mounts

front brake imbalance 28%

general corrosion to chassis

o/s/f suspension arm rearmost bush deteriorated

strong advise o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth & deep cracks to tread. (165/60/14H)

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,648 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2x holes in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached hanging out& obscuring no. plate (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed at seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

adjusted both headlamp aims for m.o.t (too high)

corrosion at o/s/f door pillar

corrosion to front subframe at both front mounts

front brake imbalance 28%

general corrosion to chassis

o/s/f suspension arm rearmost bush deteriorated

strong advise o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth & deep cracks to tread. (165/60/14H)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,478 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2017 60,477 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

offside front tyre cracked and perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2015 58,701 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

offside front tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,142 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 55,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,778 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 ZPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZPF, 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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CX08 ZPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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