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CX08 ZRC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,632 mi
Last recorded97,632 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZRC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,632 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel cap area (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Retested failed items only

Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,571 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,519 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,194 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 ZRC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

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

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