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EK08 CXH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,192 mi
Last recorded79,192 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,192 miles

n/s/r inner/under sill corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/f floor area corroding

o/s/f inner wing corroding

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perishing and cracking

rear cross member corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2021 79,192 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing,both front floors and offside front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,088 miles

both outer sills corroding

o/s/f chasses leg corroding

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at at 2.5mm

Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,792 miles

both front chasses legs corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r inner/undersills corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,792 miles

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

both front chasses legs corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r inner/undersills corroding

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,306 miles

both front chasses legs corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes starting to de-lamanate

Fail 14 Nov 2018 66,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front chasses legs corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes starting to de-lamanate

Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,644 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 53,174 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 53,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,518 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,859 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 CXH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXH, 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 CXH registered?

EK08 CXH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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