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CK08 KGO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,705 mi
Last recorded24,705 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 KGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 24,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 24,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 23,402 miles

general underbody rust and suspension components are very corroded but satisfactory at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut slight play

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush splitting

hand brake cable starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,724 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating from silent block insert (2.4.G.2)

Rear service brake and handbrake have no wheel locks

parking brake efficency just passed

Fail 17 Aug 2015 19,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack and split continuous edge of trad at wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has split cut on wall contius around outer circumference of tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating from silent block insert (2.4.G.2)

Rear service brake and handbrake have no wheel locks

parking brake efficency just passed

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,210 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,396 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 14,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,614 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 KGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

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

Is CK08 KGO safe to buy?

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