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AD08 WVR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,465 mi
Last recorded88,465 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 WVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,465 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 88,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal section corraded within 30cm of rear axle mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal has a hole/corrosion within 30cm of a seatbelt mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal within 30cm of rear axle mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal section corraded within 30cm of rear axle mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,719 miles

Corrosion to both front floor pans/ inner sills

Corrosion to offside front subframe mount

Corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Offside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2021 68,556 miles

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

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

Corrosion to both front floor pans/ inner sills

Corrosion to offside front subframe mount

Corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Offside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant below min

Fail 29 Jul 2020 62,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working both rear sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant below min

Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 45,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 32,999 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 31,088 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,768 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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AD08 WVR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD08 WVR, 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 AD08 WVR registered?

AD08 WVR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AD08 WVR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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