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CA08 EKN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,591 mi
Last recorded39,591 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 34,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 34,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 30,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both wipers

rust on outer sills

rust on steering pipe

Pass 27 May 2015 30,178 miles

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

both wipers

rust on outer sills

rust on steering pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,444 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 21,955 miles

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

rear tyres

Fail 29 May 2013 21,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres

Fail 29 May 2012 17,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 29 May 2012 17,714 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 May 2011 13,063 miles

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

wear grooves on inner & outer sisewalls on n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 May 2011 13,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wear grooves on inner & outer sisewalls on n/s/r tyre

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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CA08 EKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CA08 EKN, 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 CA08 EKN registered?

CA08 EKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is CA08 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 EKN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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