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CK08 XXM

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,674 mi
Last recorded70,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,674 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 70,618 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,157 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 51,141 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRAL UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRAL UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BACKBOX EXHAUST HANGER DROPPED WITH CHASSIS CORROSION

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RTA BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by backbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RTA BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,877 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in floor behind the sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear drivers seat mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in floor behind the sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 41,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge,and will req. tracking check. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 41,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge,and will req. tracking check. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 36,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 30,015 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 25,459 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 21,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,362 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 XXM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

CK08 XXM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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