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CA08 WNY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 74,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,448 miles

both front top mounts slight play

front discs poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 165/60 x 14 75 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 66,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 165/60 x 14 75 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 58,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 48,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,359 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rear (2.5.A.1c)

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,529 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 28,400 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 WNY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

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

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