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EK08 WZB

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,635 mi
Last recorded48,635 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 WZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2024 48,635 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 40,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,398 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 34,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 34,389 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,087 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,702 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,702 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,435 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,033 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 16,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Mar 2012 10,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf tyre low on air

Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,187 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 WZB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

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

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