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EJ08 WVV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,925 mi
Last recorded46,925 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,925 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 46,925 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 42,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 31,266 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 31,266 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 26,131 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 26,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 20,803 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)

Pass 20 May 2013 13,927 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 13,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 5,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 4,311 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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EJ08 WVV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EJ08 WVV, 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 EJ08 WVV registered?

EJ08 WVV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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