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CP08 MKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 MKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,891 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Unable to inspect inner frame. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, close to subframe mounting point, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Large bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Panel by rear lamp cluster holed,sharp edges, (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed in two places close to axle mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed close to subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Large bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Floor not fully secure Corroded through across body behind bumper, (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Exstensive corrosion throughout underside of car including suspension mounting points,very strongly advise.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Low pressure and sidewall damage strongly advise. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch holed by corrosion,strongly advise,

Spare tyre defective worn out and no pressure, ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,627 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 84,564 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body at suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body at suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,853 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 77,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 69,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,116 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,982 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,982 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,681 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 20,681 miles

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

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 MKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

CP08 MKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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