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CK08 KGU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,187 mi
Last recorded51,187 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 KGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,187 miles

Front Both front wiper blades streaking slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,295 miles

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

brake pipes greased

offside mirror glass damaged

undernearth corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 28,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,353 miles

vehicle underside has been under-sealed

Fail 14 Nov 2017 24,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

vehicle underside has been under-sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,316 miles

All tyre side walls cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 18,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

All tyre side walls cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,430 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 16,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,952 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,567 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 9,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,918 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 KGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

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

Is CK08 KGU safe to buy?

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