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CE08 WYG

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,695 mi
Last recorded52,695 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 52,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension area, mountings, frame and arms corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,794 miles

around body has corrosion marks

front and rear suspension components area and frame corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 37,794 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

around body has corrosion marks

front and rear suspension components area and frame corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,656 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,727 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 23,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres wearing and all tyres starting to crack and perish

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,304 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion under sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,875 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,399 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on innert edges

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,806 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,516 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,249 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to 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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CE08 WYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE08 WYG, 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 CE08 WYG registered?

CE08 WYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is CE08 WYG safe to buy?

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