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EA08 WLJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,942 mi
Last recorded73,942 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill has corrosion in 3 places due to seat mountings & o/s/f subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected behind sill next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear swinging arm bushes are starting to perish

both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

o/s/r upper chassis behind bumper is corroded but is not structual

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,519 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 7 Feb 2020 72,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,011 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear NOISE COMING FROM INSIDE WHEEL

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,782 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear NOISE COMING FROM INSIDE WHEEL

Offside Rear TYRE IS BADLY DETEROIRATED IN TREAD AREA

Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,979 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,598 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2014 50,657 miles

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

front discs liped

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,195 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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EA08 WLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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