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EK08 WUO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,000 mi
Last recorded45,000 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 WUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 37,809 miles

REAR BRAKE EFFORT

UNDERSIUDE CORROSION

Fail 30 Jan 2024 37,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE EFFORT

UNDERSIUDE CORROSION

Pass 1 Feb 2023 36,787 miles

BRAKE EFFORT

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,701 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 34,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,631 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 31,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 30,150 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,416 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 26,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,351 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 24,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 21,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,802 miles

all tyres cracking on edges

gouge on n/s/f tyre outer wall [not showing cords]

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,547 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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EK08 WUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK08 WUO, 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 EK08 WUO registered?

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

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