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CK08 ARF

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,250 mi
Last recorded83,250 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ARF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,250 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,598 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,019 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,719 miles

Spare tyre defective perished ()

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

condensation o/s headlamp

coolant bottle empty

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,714 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jan 2015 31,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,600 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 27,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 22,333 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,300 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,361 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 ARF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 CK08 ARF, 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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CK08 ARF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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