MOT Status
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65,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped, inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut to cords, inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped, inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel while performing RBT, something went , and pedal crept to floor. (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split/ cracking around tread to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracks in wall
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracks in wall
Offside Rear tyre cracked/split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre cracked/split
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK08 WVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?
EK08 WVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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