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CN08 VMK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,047 mi
Last recorded51,047 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,047 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 51,047 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,424 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and offside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,154 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,049 miles

slight rusting to exh

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,780 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 39,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished to the extent cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front brake discs very poor condition

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 33,512 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 33,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,224 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,224 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 27,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,259 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 22,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 22,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,636 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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CN08 VMK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN08 VMK, 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 CN08 VMK registered?

CN08 VMK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CN08 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN08 VMK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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