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EN08 WBY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,905 mi
Last recorded95,905 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 WBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 95,905 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion around crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (front) under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge/on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Upper fuel tank corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (front) under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Upper fuel tank corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,863 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (front) under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Upper fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 82,893 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,940 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

n/s and o/s sill s have corrision

n/s front lower ball joint cover cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2017 77,940 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

n/s and o/s sill s have corrision

n/s front lower ball joint cover cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Aug 2016 72,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,339 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

damp in nearside headlight

exhaust deteriorated

innner sills corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 64,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f brake disc inner face is scored and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 56,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,111 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 36,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,348 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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EN08 WBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EN08 WBY, 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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EN08 WBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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