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CF08 HKN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,332 mi
Last recorded40,332 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 HKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 40,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch fuel filler area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner wheel arch subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

play n/s+o/s rear top mounts have play

Pass 26 May 2020 35,033 miles

underside and components have been waxoiled

Fail 22 May 2020 35,033 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside and components have been waxoiled

Pass 3 Aug 2019 32,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,987 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,548 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 26,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,801 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 13,801 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,556 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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CF08 HKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF08 HKN, 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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CF08 HKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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