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CA08 KTX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 KTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,071 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle corroded - not within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jun 2024 69,071 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle corroded - not within prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,224 miles

General corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,386 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 64,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 60,969 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 60,968 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,550 miles

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner, outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,265 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 45,265 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,672 miles

will need tyres shortly

Fail 22 Jun 2016 43,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

will need tyres shortly

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,745 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,142 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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CA08 KTX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA08 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

CA08 KTX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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