MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle Snapped (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (LED Bulbs Fitted) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower Arch Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (Axle Mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill + Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Brake Flexi Fouling Wheel (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower Arch Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (Axle Mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above Exhaust Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine Coolant Level Below Minimum
Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front Lower Wing Heavily Corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside Front Upper Arch Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Centre Sill Corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Wing Heavily Corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear View Mirror Missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
securing screw missing from nearside hand brake cable
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
securing screw missing from nearside hand brake cable
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 WLO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?
CA08 WLO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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