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CK08 TWZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,963 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 94,960 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,800 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 89,433 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,443 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 85,304 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,173 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,173 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,597 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 TWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

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

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