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CP08 WHK

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,324 mi
Last recorded53,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,324 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 53,274 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,835 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 49,704 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,926 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor to sills (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 44,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor to sills (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,384 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 39,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,776 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,697 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,620 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 27,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,433 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,540 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 WHK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK registered?

CP08 WHK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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