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EJ08 WWC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,160 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,902 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,413 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,413 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,306 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,467 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 36,133 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 36,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WWC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ08 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

EJ08 WWC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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