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CK08 FJN

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 76,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan excessive corroded and holed around drivers seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan has small hole of 10-20mm diameter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small crack not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small crack not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,120 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,327 miles

corrosion around fuel flap

fr cross member damaged/distorted

fr discs worn/pitted/ or scored

front suspension creaking

front wishbone bushes and arb bushes wearing

fuel tank/floor damaged

nail in nsr tyre

nsr tyre cracking

os sill rusty

Fail 10 May 2014 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion around fuel flap

front cross member damaged/distorted

front suspension creaking

front wishbone bushes and arb bushes wearing

fuel tank /floor damaged underside

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

os sill rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 49,909 miles

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

petrol tank dented no leaks

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,953 miles

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

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

both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,891 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on o/s/f tyre perished and worn

Advise on slight corrosion appearing on underneath of vehicle

Advise on wear to front brake discs

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 FJN is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

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

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