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CP08 LKE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,356 mi
Last recorded46,356 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 46,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose cable tided to shock

Nearside Front sub frame mounting point starting to corrode marked with yellow chalk

Nearside rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose cable tided to shock

Offside Front sub frame mounting point starting to corrode marked with yellow chalk

Offside rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2018 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 May 2018 42,213 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 May 2017 41,399 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,035 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,875 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 37,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,493 miles

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 May 2013 25,578 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all steering and suspension has light corrosion

feul tank corroded

n/s frunt tyre has side wall damage

n/s o/s rear tyre a heavily perishing

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 25,578 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension has light corrosion

feul tank corroded

n/s frunt tyre has side wall damage

n/s o/s rear tyre a heavily perishing

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 17,439 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

feul tank corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 14,009 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 LKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

CP08 LKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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