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EF08 WPE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,906 mi
Last recorded66,906 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,461 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING.

PARTIAL SEPARATION OF O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.

REAR TYRES NEARING 2mm.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,461 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PARTIAL SEPARATION OF O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.

REAR TYRES NEARING 2mm.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,446 miles

DETERIORATION OF OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSH.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING LEGAL LIMIT.

PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 57,446 miles

DETERIORATION OF OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSH.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,478 miles

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,397 miles

PARTIAL SEPARATION OF N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARTIAL SEPARATION OF N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 42,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,848 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 25,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WPE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

EF08 WPE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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