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CK08 LPO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 74,315 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 69,058 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion throughout

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,435 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,435 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,782 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,132 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,912 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,458 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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 LPO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

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

Is CK08 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 LPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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