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CX08 ZRL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,283 mi
Last recorded84,283 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,283 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,616 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriated

front wheels require tracking

nearside front tyre on 2mm worn on both edges just legal

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on both edges

offside nearside front suspension arm rear bushes slight wear

offside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

slight free play in nearside front strut top mount

slight wear on offside nearside rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,309 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear in nearside front strut top mount

Fail 11 Dec 2015 68,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm nail and cracks in tread

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,102 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 59,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33,152 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 33,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 23,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZRL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX08 ZRL registered?

CX08 ZRL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is CX08 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 ZRL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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