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EJ08 WXX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,648 mi
Last recorded55,648 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,778 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ wing panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,868 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 28,202 miles

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 7 May 2013 24,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,433 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 WXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 EJ08 WXX, 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 EJ08 WXX registered?

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

Is EJ08 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 WXX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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