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EA08 WMT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,043 mi
Last recorded40,043 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 40,043 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 40,043 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 40,025 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,338 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Offside Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2022 37,310 miles

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

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

Engine Damp With Oil

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Offside Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,374 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 36,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,000 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,367 miles

both front tyres worn edges and perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 24,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,607 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012
Fail 16 Apr 2012 12,734 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,657 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 WMT 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 77.8%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

EA08 WMT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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