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CK08 LHF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,765 mi
Last recorded68,765 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 68,765 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,765 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 68,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s flooring as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat tilt mechanism inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen marked

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,768 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 54,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering locking device missing Nearside Front Track Rod End Split Pin (2.2.C.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside Front (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,104 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 45,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,011 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,414 miles

n/s/f mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/f bumper slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2012 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/f bumper slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,428 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scorred

Fail 3 Jun 2011 27,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly scorred

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 LHF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

CK08 LHF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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