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CK08 TXC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,286 mi
Last recorded75,286 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,653 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 68,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end castle nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,842 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panels (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

oil filter is rusty and leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing around fuel cap (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting is broken (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panels (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

oil filter is rusty and leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting is broken

spare tyre is defective

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting is broken

spare tyre is defective

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,972 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,968 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 36,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,071 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,151 miles

ABS sensor lead insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,151 miles

ABS sensor lead insecure

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 TXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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