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DU08 WKM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,280 mi
Last recorded36,280 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 WKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 36,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,673 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 30,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 28,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have cracks on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,323 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 22,256 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,160 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,159 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 13,414 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 4,911 miles

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

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 WKM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU08 WKM, 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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DU08 WKM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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