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CA08 WMG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,864 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS

ENGINE MISFIRE

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS THIN / HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 56,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

ENGINE MISFIRE

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS THIN / HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,118 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,250 miles

both front brake discs close to wear limit

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 WMG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA08 WMG registered?

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

Is CA08 WMG safe to buy?

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