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CK08 BOF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,377 mi
Last recorded63,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BOF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 63,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in upper attachment (top mount)

Offside Front Upper slight movement in upper attachment (top mount)

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 53,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,711 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,898 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 34,263 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,969 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 BOF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey 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 BOF, 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 BOF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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