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CK08 ORU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, chassis and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, chassis and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner arch corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished and tread stepping

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner arch corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished and tread stepping

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,685 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Aug 2016 52,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST REAR SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,300 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,300 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,785 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,267 miles

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

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 ORU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

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

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