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EF08 WDS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,311 mi
Last recorded62,311 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WDS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 62,309 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 62,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2022 60,669 miles

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

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,990 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 58,984 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,894 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 56,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,550 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 54,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,553 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn off

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,310 miles

exhaust rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,060 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN UNEVEN

O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN

Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,118 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,316 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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EF08 WDS 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 68.4%.

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 EF08 WDS, 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 EF08 WDS registered?

EF08 WDS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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