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EA08 CWT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,318 mi
Last recorded63,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 CWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower door seal slight corrosion

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,149 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 49,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on the edges, tracking check/adjustment recommended

Fail 17 Aug 2019 39,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on the edges, tracking check/adjustment recommended

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,469 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 26,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 14,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EA08 CWT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA08 CWT, 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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EA08 CWT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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