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AY08 WMP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,663 mi
Last recorded52,663 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WMP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,239 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,139 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 30,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to axle mount on sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,824 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 28,823 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal cap leaking on power steering fluid bottle (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,709 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 26,709 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,403 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2015 20,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 17,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,021 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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AY08 WMP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY08 WMP, 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 AY08 WMP registered?

AY08 WMP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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