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HK08 CXW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 CXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 76,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front lower of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front lower of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front lower of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front lower of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded within 30cm of a subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,877 miles

corroding around fuel cap flap

front chassis and inner wings both sides corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut as deep on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut as deep on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,815 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,500 miles

both front tyres showing wear to edges

Fail 2 Jan 2015 48,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres showing wear to edges

Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,623 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 42,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated and cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2013 37,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,704 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,414 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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HK08 CXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HK08 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 HK08 CXW registered?

HK08 CXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is HK08 CXW safe to buy?

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