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CK08 FJE

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,036 mi
Last recorded99,036 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,036 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,907 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery light on

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 27 Feb 2019 92,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery light on

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,328 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion back crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,327 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back silencer (7.1.1)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion back crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,231 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,204 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s under sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,006 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 FJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

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

Is CK08 FJE safe to buy?

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