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CK08 WUP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,630 mi
Last recorded21,630 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 WUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 21,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 21,596 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bay panel under wing holed in 2 x places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underbody sill holed at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 20,824 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 20,798 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s flex brake hose mounting brackets broken off (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 19,972 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 19,945 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underbody sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 18,992 miles

heavy corrosion around fuel filler

heavy surface corrosion on several sections of floor

slight splitting of front o/s and n/s lower wishbone rear bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2022 18,985 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion around fuel filler

heavy surface corrosion on several sections of floor

slight splitting of front o/s and n/s lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2021 17,945 miles

heavy corrosion around fuel filler

heavy corrosion on several sections of floor

Fail 16 Nov 2021 17,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of underbody sill 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 inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of underbody sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion around fuel filler

heavy corrosion on several sections of floor

Pass 16 Nov 2020 17,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 16,240 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 16,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 13,763 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 13,750 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 12,191 miles

heavy surface rust on several chassis and floor sections

Fail 3 May 2017 12,191 miles

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

heavy surface rust on several chassis and floor sections

Pass 4 May 2016 10,774 miles

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

o/s front lower wishbone inner rear bush slight splitting

Fail 4 May 2016 10,774 miles

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

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

o/s front lower wishbone inner rear bush slight splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 8,267 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 8,267 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 3,862 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 WUP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WUP, 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 WUP registered?

CK08 WUP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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