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DU08 WKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,612 mi
Last recorded54,612 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 54,612 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 54,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 35,810 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front top mount has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2019 32,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,104 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 31,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,866 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 29,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,223 miles

fuel filter very corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 28,223 miles

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

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,512 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 26,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,347 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,098 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,419 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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DU08 WKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU08 WKJ, 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 DU08 WKJ registered?

DU08 WKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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