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CK08 TUH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,783 mi
Last recorded50,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 50,783 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion floor to sills

corrosion to outer sills

wear both rear axle bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,064 miles

Nearside Front upper support bearing noisy

Offside Front upper support bearing noisy

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 47,064 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front upper support bearing noisy

Offside Front upper support bearing noisy

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,276 miles

Front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 44,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 41,719 miles

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

Front wiper splits

Nearside Front Headlamp lens misted

Pass 13 May 2016 38,950 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 38,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 35,947 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on shoulders and perished on sidewalls

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

Fail 9 May 2015 35,947 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on shoulders and perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 15 May 2014 33,685 miles

Cracks on both rear tyres

Gear knob insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 30,667 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 23,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 17,370 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 TUH 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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

CK08 TUH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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