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EF08 WTA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,654 mi
Last recorded86,654 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 78,500 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,364 miles

both dip beam images slight distortion

slight corrosion on structure suspension and components

Fail 17 Jun 2016 63,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both dip beam images slight distortion

slight corrosion on structure suspension and components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,321 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,295 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,617 miles

front disc's corroded

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 18,742 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers worn

interior mirror missing

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 WTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF08 WTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 WTA registered?

EF08 WTA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EF08 WTA safe to buy?

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