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CK08 MZN

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 MZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,799 miles

Offside Rear shocker slight misting of oil

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded just outside the prescribed area of the sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust mid section hanger snapped

slight corrosion rear end near rear axle mountings

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,767 miles

n/s/f lower arm outer bush pulling away from bonding but no excessive movement

n/s/r o/s/r subframe points corroded

o/s/f inner floor panel o/s/f 12" from subframe point slight corrosuion

o/s/f inner lower arm bush starting to pull away from bonding

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 25 Mar 2016 59,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f lower arm outer bush pulling away from bonding but no excessive movement

n/s/r o/s/r subframe points corroded

o/s/f inner floor panel o/s/f 12" from subframe point slight corrosuion

o/s/f inner lower arm bush starting to pull away from bonding

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,812 miles

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

wipers smearing screen

Fail 23 Mar 2015 52,812 miles

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

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,682 miles

slight wear in front pads and discs

Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in front pads and discs

Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,804 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 MZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

CK08 MZN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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