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CK08 TPU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,878 mi
Last recorded76,878 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,878 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit / perished

both rear axle bushes perished

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,878 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit / perished

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,326 miles

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

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,269 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,265 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)

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

o/s and n/s outer sills rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,241 miles

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

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

outer sills corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,336 miles

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,194 miles

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

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 TPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

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

Is CK08 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 TPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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