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FN08 CXR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,714 mi
Last recorded70,714 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 CXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 70,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessive corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 61,695 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

body has slight rust wishbone bushes cracked slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2018 61,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

body has slight rust wishbone bushes cracked slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Rear loading compartment/boot floor covered in black sealant- not testable

under car covered in black sealant- some items not testable

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,232 miles

Central Rear Inner under car; rear chassis covered in sealant, item not testable

Central Rear boot floor covered with sealant- item not testable

Central Rear exhaust has slight leak

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (UNDER CAR). Fuel tank slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner under passenger seat; sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner under drivers seat; sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

wipers smeary

Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,202 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,127 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp condensated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

slight wheel bearing noise at nearside rear,not rough when rotated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,762 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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FN08 CXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN08 CXR, 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 FN08 CXR registered?

FN08 CXR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FN08 CXR safe to buy?

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