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GX08 CRZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 CRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 114,230 miles

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENREAL CORRISON UNDER NEATH

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 114,230 miles

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENREAL CORRISON UNDER NEATH

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 111,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad appears low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fuel filler section corroded (inner panel).

Offside Front Inner inner wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 105,303 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 105,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,845 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 95,934 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill, not within 30cm of body,suspension,seat mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 95,884 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 91,636 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 91,636 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 88,176 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2016 88,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 83,473 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 80,206 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 80,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,766 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,766 miles

Nearside Inner Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,782 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade us

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,781 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GX08 CRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GX08 CRZ, 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 GX08 CRZ registered?

GX08 CRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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