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CK08 TUV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,457 mi
Last recorded78,457 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 78,457 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas heavy surface corrossion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion front subframe mounting area

Fail 18 May 2019 78,455 miles

Emissions not tested various leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired all repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced axle mount holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired all weld repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas heavy surface corrossion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion front subframe mounting area

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,384 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill to chassis at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner wheel arch to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,288 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,387 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,387 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,268 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,895 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,834 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 TUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

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

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