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CK08 XYB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,906 mi
Last recorded62,906 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 62,906 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2021 62,885 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,998 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 55,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 46,343 miles

front chassi legs corroding

Fail 16 May 2018 46,343 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

front chassi legs corroding

Pass 20 May 2017 41,670 miles

both front chassi legs corroding

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

both front chassi legs corroding

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 4 May 2017 41,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 39,051 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,594 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 33,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 33,744 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 30,296 miles

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

Fuel filter corroding

Fuel tank corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 30,296 miles

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

Fuel filter corroding

Fuel tank corroding

Pass 16 May 2012 26,416 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 10 May 2011 21,668 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 XYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

CK08 XYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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