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EA08 WMD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,308 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 79,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,030 miles

Nearside Rear inner/outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear tyre treads heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Front tyre treads heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Rear inner / outer sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front lower outer undercarriage

high handbrake travel

lower gearbox stabilizer bush splitting

Fail 28 Jun 2023 79,030 miles

Nearside Rear inner/outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear tyre treads heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Front tyre treads heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner / outer sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front lower outer undercarriage

high handbrake travel

lower gearbox stabilizer bush splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill section corroding

Nearside Rear tyre tread heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Front tyre tread heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Rear Lower inner/outer sill section corroded (border line pass)

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

general corrosion to front outer undercarriage structure both sides

Fail 25 Jun 2022 78,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill section corroding

Nearside Rear tyre tread heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Front tyre tread heavily cracked (border line pass)

Offside Rear Lower inner/outer sill section corroded (border line pass)

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

general corrosion to front outer undercarriage structure both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 78,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 78,274 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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,515 miles

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

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

offside front wing damage and part insecure

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Apr 2019 77,515 miles

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

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

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

offside front wing damage and part insecure

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 64,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,651 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge

offside front tyre worn very low inner edge

some noise from clockspring area

Fail 14 Mar 2015 56,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge

offside front tyre worn very low inner edge

some noise from clockspring area

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,275 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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 WMD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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