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EK08 CGX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,672 mi
Last recorded74,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,672 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,664 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,113 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 65,113 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,720 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 60,718 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,752 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,752 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,524 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 47,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,664 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,664 miles

Front pads apear to be low further investigation required

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,081 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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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?

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