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CK08 APX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 APX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,100 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 77,100 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 77,095 miles

Emissions not tested mesh over tail pipe unable to insert probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill 2 places (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,759 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 74,759 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,107 miles

surface corrosion in underside of vechicle

Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

surface corrosion in underside of vechicle

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,963 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,457 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2012 35,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,247 miles

front brake discs rusted and worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,075 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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CK08 APX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CK08 APX, 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 CK08 APX registered?

CK08 APX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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