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CK08 ARZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,695 mi
Last recorded47,695 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,695 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 41,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall and tread cracked, no cords showing

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wall and tread cracked, no cords showing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 36,630 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2016 33,972 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

damage too n/s/r bumper

fuel filter corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 12 May 2016 33,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

damage too n/s/r bumper

fuel filter corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2015 25,636 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,973 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slight Cracks on Inner and Outer Sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,941 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,579 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,241 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 ARZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?

CK08 ARZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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