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EA08 WLU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,743 mi
Last recorded45,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 45,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 45,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 38,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount/Bush Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount/Bush Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 38,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount/Bush Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount/Bush Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,370 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 33,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 31,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 31,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coth sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,inner surfaces are worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,581 miles

both front tyres,have wear on the edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,714 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 8,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 4,317 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 WLU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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