MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chords visible in cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chords visible in cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and no visible tread on outer edge and starting to peal top layer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Quite badly cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and no visible tread on outer edge and starting to peal top layer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Quite badly cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F head light condensated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F head light condensated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
O/S/R tail light dim
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre was flat when checked, Done, Adv.
Starting to rust around fuel flap
Starting to rust on tail gate around wiper motor spindal
Front pads apear to be low further investigation required
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front pads apear to be low further investigation required
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK08 CGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EK08 CGX, 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 EK08 CGX registered?
EK08 CGX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is EK08 CGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK08 CGX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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