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CK08 YCT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

59,698 mi
Last recorded59,698 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 YCT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 59,698 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 59,698 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 59,654 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,834 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 58,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 57,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,878 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 54,878 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,756 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 52,756 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,155 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 43,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,355 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,997 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 37,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 37,960 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 37,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 YCT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK08 YCT registered?

CK08 YCT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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