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CA08 KOD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 KOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 102,502 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,006 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 165/60/14 cut outer wall

engine oil low topped up 1 1/2 ltrs oil

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 86,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,721 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts are slightly worn

N/s/f ,o/s/r ,n/s/r tyres are perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front shock absorber top mounts are slightly worn

N/s/f ,o/s/r ,n/s/r tyres are perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,365 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 75,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted wrong (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 65,604 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 65,604 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2015 54,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,807 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)

Pass 18 May 2013 37,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,070 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 22,068 miles

nail in N/S/R tyre 165/60/14

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 KOD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KOD, 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 CA08 KOD registered?

CA08 KOD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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