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CA08 WLO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,993 mi
Last recorded94,993 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 94,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,246 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 69,240 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 60,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,281 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 49,281 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,490 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 44,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,226 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,998 miles

securing screw missing from nearside hand brake cable

Fail 16 Jul 2011 24,998 miles

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?

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

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