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CP08 DWK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 DWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,576 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body under sealed

Fail 30 Jun 2020 88,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel binding

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion visable in and around prescribed areas front to rear, not yet excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,453 miles

Nearside Front slight peel of wishbone bush, but no movement.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 77,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger adrift (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,705 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,698 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,374 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,442 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,860 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,860 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,530 miles

handbrake long requires attention

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,706 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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CP08 DWK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP08 DWK, 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 CP08 DWK registered?

CP08 DWK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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