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EF08 CKD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,330 mi
Last recorded67,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 67,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 8 Jan 2021 60,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone mounting bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

2/ n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,638 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 34,637 miles

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

Front both suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

Pass 16 May 2016 34,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 31,706 miles

Both front tyres are worn on shoulders.

Pass 22 May 2014 20,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 17,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,305 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 12,411 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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EF08 CKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF08 CKD, 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 EF08 CKD registered?

EF08 CKD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is EF08 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 CKD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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