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CK08 KGJ

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 78,265 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front and rear floor sections (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 76,533 miles

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

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

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

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

!!! OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE !!!

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front and rear floor sections (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis and inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis and inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,024 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,306 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,341 miles

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,341 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,605 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,192 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 KGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

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

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