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EJ08 WZY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,776 mi
Last recorded44,776 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 39,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,482 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 30,482 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S CENTRE OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R END SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R END SILL AREA (EXTENSIVE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 30,453 miles

N/S/R SLOWER IN OPERATION

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER REAR SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 30,453 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark + LIGHT FLASHING ON (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/R SLOWER IN OPERATION

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER REAR SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TYRE PRESSURES LOW, SEP O/S/R PUNCTURED (MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE INNER SIDEWALL)

Pass 5 Feb 2019 29,610 miles

ELM, SUSPECT STAYED ON ONCE DURING TEST

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive END SILL AREAS, ESP O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 28,697 miles

o/s outer and sill have corrosion but not excessive at this stage

very slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 1 Feb 2018 28,697 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres are perished

o/s outer and sill have corrosion but not excessive at this stage

very slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,888 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

front wiper blades split but clearing screen okay

rear brakes noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,225 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 27,225 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 22,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight oil leak on underside

Pass 17 May 2013 18,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

slight oil leak on underside

Pass 22 May 2012 15,189 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smear across the windscreen

surface cracks in the nearside front tyre

surface cracks in the nearside rear tyre

surface cracks in the offside front tyre

surface cracks in the offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 11,056 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 WZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

EJ08 WZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EJ08 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 WZY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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