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BD08 CKY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,452 mi
Last recorded27,452 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 27,452 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wheel arch/ sill trims fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 24,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 23,840 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 23,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 27,445 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 22,386 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% osr slow on increase of pressure 59% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 21,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 17,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 13,028 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 12,869 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 12,503 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of detieriation

Pass 30 Nov 2015 12,298 miles

movement in both rear suspension leg top mountings

small cracks around offside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2014 12,149 miles

movement at both rear suspension leg top mountings

Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 7,546 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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BD08 CKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 CKY, 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 BD08 CKY registered?

BD08 CKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is BD08 CKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 CKY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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