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CK08 EOS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,630 mi
Last recorded80,630 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,630 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 78,304 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,529 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,514 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,272 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,266 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear sille inner (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear o/s chassis exhaust corroded (6.1.B.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,965 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 21,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,714 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 21,714 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch pipe leaking brake fluid

interior rear view mirror not present

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 EOS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

CK08 EOS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CK08 EOS safe to buy?

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