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CA08 WME

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,596 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 77,005 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 76,984 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT PRE 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,717 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 71,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,360 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,414 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 62,414 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,542 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 25 Jan 2018 60,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,875 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,556 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,182 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,207 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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CA08 WME is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 WME, 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 WME registered?

CA08 WME is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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