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CK08 TWV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,271 mi
Last recorded89,271 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 TWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,271 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of car corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 81,430 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner & outer rear cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner & outer rear cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,447 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,112 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 76,112 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 72,930 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 72,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,428 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,824 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

o/s rear tyre cut

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,577 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 39,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,026 miles

n/s+o/s front wishbones rear rubber bushes cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s + o/s front wishbone rear bushes splitting

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 TWV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

Is CK08 TWV safe to buy?

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