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CK08 MXV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,045 mi
Last recorded47,045 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 MXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,045 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,019 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,019 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,457 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 32,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,189 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 MXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK08 MXV registered?

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

Is CK08 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 MXV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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