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FN08 CXW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,389 mi
Last recorded59,389 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 CXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,843 miles

N/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 46,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge / close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 May 2017 41,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge / close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2016 35,986 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm, rear bush (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 25 May 2016 35,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm, rear bush (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,028 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 21,550 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 21,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,657 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 15,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 11,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,670 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 CXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN08 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

FN08 CXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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