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CK08 FPZ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,876 mi
Last recorded41,876 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 41,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet pull broken

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 38,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,645 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,645 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,388 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 FPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK08 FPZ registered?

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

Is CK08 FPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 FPZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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