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EA08 WKZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,391 mi
Last recorded95,391 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 95,323 miles

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

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing light not working

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread inner edge

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear axle bushes perished resulting in slight movement

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,167 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AT INNER EDGE.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,167 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AT INNER EDGE.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,261 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,007 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,390 miles

Brake fluid level low

N/S/R tyre cracking on tread

Oil leaks

Slight bind on front brakes / brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,390 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn close to cord construstion on inner edges

Brake fluid level low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre cracking on tread

Oil leaks

Slight bind on front brakes / brake discs lipped

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WKZ, 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 EA08 WKZ registered?

EA08 WKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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