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CK08 FPT

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FPT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,630 miles

Various corrosion underneath vehicle but not structural

Fail 13 Oct 2022 54,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,596 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 69,179 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,716 miles

Front bonnet pull adrift but bonnet can be closed

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner engine and strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine and strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 51,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bonnet pull adrift but bonnet can be closed

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner engine and strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine and strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,739 miles

Rear axle/chassis corroded

Rust around the petrol cap

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,085 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers seat insecure

ns wiper edge split

nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,729 miles

drivers seat insecure

ns wiper edge split

nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,332 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 FPT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

CK08 FPT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CK08 FPT safe to buy?

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