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EF08 WNJ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,065 mi
Last recorded65,065 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 65,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,634 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear edges small cuts no cords/ply exposed at time.

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded surface (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,964 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush minor wear.

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 37,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 34,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 34,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,335 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres surface cracking.

Pass 15 May 2013 27,858 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,824 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,994 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch hyd feed pipe leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,994 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch hyd feed pipe leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 19,228 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WNJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

EF08 WNJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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