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CK08 LWG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,641 mi
Last recorded42,641 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 LWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 42,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside floor and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step and 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,216 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,216 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,303 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 30,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,006 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,006 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 23,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,330 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 LWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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