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CK58 AFJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,249 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

REAR AXLE BUSHES BECOMING SPLIT & PERISHED.

Fail 3 May 2018 65,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

O/S FRONT TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

REAR AXLE BUSHES BECOMING SPLIT & PERISHED.

Pass 5 May 2017 58,022 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK DUE TO AGE

REAR AXLE BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED & SPLIT

Fail 2 May 2017 57,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK DUE TO AGE

REAR AXLE BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED & SPLIT

Pass 13 May 2016 49,094 miles

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED & CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD.

Fail 7 May 2016 48,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON O/S

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED & CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD.

Pass 9 May 2015 40,334 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 40,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 36,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 36,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 33,163 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 30,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight cracking to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight cracking to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 Sep 2012 29,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,144 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 17 Sep 2011 22,144 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear wiper blade smearing screen

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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CK58 AFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 CK58 AFJ, 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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CK58 AFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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