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CK08 BKY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,283 mi
Last recorded40,283 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 40,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,293 miles

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

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

Screw In O/S/R Tyre.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 33,292 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Behind Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Behind Axle Mount (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))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Screw In O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,677 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

O/S/F Outer Sill Corroded But Not Considered Excessive.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,977 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,010 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 21,423 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,952 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 BKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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