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FN08 CZD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,982 mi
Last recorded61,982 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 CZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 58,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant level low on inspection

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades smeering

registration plate loose but still secure

Fail 7 Mar 2017 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant level below minimum

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,380 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,340 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 48,340 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres low on tread

condensation in nearside front head lamp

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2014 40,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres low on tread

condensation in nearside front head lamp

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,705 miles

nearside rear tyre perished /cracking

offside rear tyre perished /cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,057 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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 CZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZD, 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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FN08 CZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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