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CK08 EXP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 EXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,573 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel tank corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis legs by sum frame (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides (3.5.1d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel tank corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis legs by sum frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 46,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,763 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,490 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,300 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,300 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,267 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 EXP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

CK08 EXP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is CK08 EXP safe to buy?

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