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CK08 KGF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 110,521 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired at fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front some play,x2 strut top mounts

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion,boot floor/rear panel seam

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 109,273 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill/floorpan seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front some play,x2 strut top mounts

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion,boot floor/rear panel seam

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,105 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sides,box section areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front play x2 strut top mounts

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outersill seams (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion rear panel and inner arch,some movement at bumper

Fail 7 Nov 2023 108,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sides,box section areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front play x2 strut top mounts

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outersill seams (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion rear panel and inner arch,some movement at bumper

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front x2 some play in strut top mounts

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 25 Oct 2022 105,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint,incorporates catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 floorpans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section seam close to axle mount and inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch close to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mount area in boot x2 places and also towards rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill and floorpan seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inside door apeture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired x2 outersills,holes from previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive additional corrosion in above areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front play in x2 suspension strut top mounts

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint area,corrosion in system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan seams ajoining to outersills,both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing seams at box section areas,mounting posts on body and nearside floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to inner wheelarch/floorpan seam,unprescribed area

Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint area,corrosion in system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan seams ajoining to outersills,both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing seams at box section areas,mounting posts on body and nearside floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to inner wheelarch/floorpan seam,unprescribed area

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box sections/inner wing seams,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished and wear to edges

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,363 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill/inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box sections/inner wing seams,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished and wear to edges

Pass 9 May 2018 88,812 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 9 May 2018 88,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,446 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,844 miles

corrosion in sills and underbody.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion in sills and underbody.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some rust in sills amd underbody.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some rust in sills amd underbody.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,286 miles

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

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 KGF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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