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CK58 HVC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 HVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 59,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting /inner wheel arch (holed)marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area by sub frame mount holed and soft metal (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area by sub frame mount holed and soft metal (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner disc side not allowing full braking on inside pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components/shock obsorber and hub and arms (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front inner wheel arches corroded(both sides)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mounting and inner cross member (2 areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mounting and inner cross member (2 areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting /inner wheel arch (lots of undersill coverings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components and underside area corroded inc petrol tank area and cross members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in n/s front lamps lens

inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 26 Nov 2022 57,878 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

condensation in n/s front lamps lens

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,041 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 57,040 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

boot floor corroded

inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,867 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within wheel arch sub-frame mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill, front and rear repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 55,861 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within wheel arch sub-frame mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,042 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s chassis in arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear repairs heavily under sealed

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2019 54,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s chassis in arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,942 miles

front floors rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2018 50,939 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

corrosion around fuel filler cover

off side rear tyre heavily perished and splitting

rear number plate cracked

sills, chassis and floors all corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,893 miles

both front tyres worn very low

both rear tyres perished

chassis, sills and floors corroded

coolant level low

near side rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting broken, still secure

Fail 20 Nov 2017 46,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn very low

both rear tyres perished

chassis, sills and floors corroded

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing uneven

near side rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting broken, still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,302 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,302 miles

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

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

Fuel Tank Coroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,765 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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CK58 HVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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