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EK08 WZN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 WZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,891 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,719 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side inner sill at center (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,086 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills corroded & weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread & inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 61,083 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills corroded & weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread & inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 56,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,059 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,059 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 42,286 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,047 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres badly perishing & cracking around tread but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,047 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres badly perishing & cracking around tread but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,462 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & perished but not exposing ply or cords at time of test.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,756 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,361 miles

Oil leak

Slight leak from off side front inner cv gaitor

Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,223 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 14,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

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

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