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CK58 XCT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,262 mi
Last recorded102,262 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 XCT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 102,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake retaining bracket is slightly corroded but still secure

Fail 30 Jan 2026 102,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed could not read emmissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable touching wheel and worn away (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to cord 1954516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components suspension strut touching tyre suspect bent (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,616 miles

Rear beam corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 94,260 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,153 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,153 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,493 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 89,484 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,841 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 83,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,767 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,436 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 61,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,167 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,898 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 42,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,385 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 XCT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 CK58 XCT, 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 CK58 XCT registered?

CK58 XCT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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