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AO08 WBT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2022 119,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill holed

Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

bodywork has multiple corrosion patches

Pass 3 Dec 2020 108,461 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre low on tread.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 108,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear sub frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear sub frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device missing n/s/f track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre low on tread.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,018 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 92,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 85,460 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 77,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,267 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,248 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,964 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 31,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO08 WBT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO08 WBT, 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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AO08 WBT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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