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CP08 LJK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,245 mi
Last recorded71,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,245 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 71,242 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,905 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,905 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,787 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,768 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,644 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 32,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,218 miles

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

both rear tyres tread splitting

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 30,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

both rear tyres tread splitting

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

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 LJK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CP08 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

CP08 LJK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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