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CK08 WUH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,910 mi
Last recorded70,910 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 WUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,910 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 70,903 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box not supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded and holed in 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front chassis corroded and holed behind top of suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed in 2 x places behind suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front subframe mounting point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s centre chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,298 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills by axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both axle bushes

Rear rear boot floor heavy corrsion

Fail 13 Jun 2019 62,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor /sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor /sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills by axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both axle bushes

Rear rear boot floor heavy corrsion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,783 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on front subframe mouting points

corrossion on n/s front chassis

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis and inner sills

Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,778 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on front subframe mouting points

corrossion on n/s front chassis

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,295 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrossion on both floor pans and rear chassis

corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 7 Jun 2017 52,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrossion on both floor pans and rear chassis

corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,650 miles

corrossion o/s rear inner sill

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,048 miles

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,379 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 12 Dec 2014 45,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 9 May 2014 42,393 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front tyre void of tread on edges & on limit

small splits to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 9 May 2014 42,393 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front tyre void of tread on edges & on limit

small splits to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 13 May 2013 34,522 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 34,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,759 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 23,097 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 23,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WUH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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