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LS08 CKE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,195 mi
Last recorded70,195 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 CKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,195 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,611 miles

surface corrosion underside covering steering suspension and braking components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,665 miles

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

front inner arches corroded / rear inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2022 65,638 miles

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

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

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

front inner arches corroded / rear inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 62,466 miles

front floors and inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,742 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion by front seat mounts nearside and offside

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,641 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 41,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 37,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 37,597 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 37,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 32,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 May 2012 27,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 21,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 21,262 miles

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

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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LS08 CKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS08 CKE, 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 LS08 CKE registered?

LS08 CKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is LS08 CKE safe to buy?

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