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CK08 TPF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,726 mi
Last recorded75,726 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 TPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,726 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,437 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,707 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,590 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 47,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,708 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fluid leak from cutch master cylinder pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,930 miles

clutch pipe leaking at brake fluid resivoir

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 TPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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