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EK08 WUG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,843 mi
Last recorded44,843 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 WUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 44,843 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 41,792 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 38,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,623 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2015 33,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,818 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking/starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,936 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 25,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,490 miles

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

front pads getting thin

slight marks on discs

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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EK08 WUG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK08 WUG, 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 EK08 WUG registered?

EK08 WUG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 WUG safe to buy?

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