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2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 NBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,013 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Underside corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 61,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Underside corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 55,989 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 55,989 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Underside corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 51,971 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 51,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise underbody and components corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise underbody and components corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise underbody and components corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,424 miles

body has slight corrosion around fuel filler neck

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,121 miles

Both front brakes binding slighty

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,121 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brakes binding slighty

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 15,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,421 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 NBA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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