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HW08 CXU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,531 mi
Last recorded45,531 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 CXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,531 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Oct 2017 45,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,612 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 35,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,999 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 29,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,583 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,494 miles

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)

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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HW08 CXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW08 CXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW08 CXU registered?

HW08 CXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HW08 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 CXU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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