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CA08 WLJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,137 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,111 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,698 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,484 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 74,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill at front. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill at front. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe front mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,468 miles

Corrosion to both front subframe mounts

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Slight corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,454 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to both front subframe mounts

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Slight corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,498 miles

Corrosion to both front subframe mounts

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,498 miles

Corrosion to both front subframe mounts

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,566 miles

both front subframe mounting points corroding

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,734 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished & starting to crack

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,321 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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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CA08 WLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA08 WLJ, 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 CA08 WLJ registered?

CA08 WLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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