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EO08 WLC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,388 mi
Last recorded51,388 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 WLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,388 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 51,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill needs welding. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 49,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,462 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 43,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,163 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 40,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,161 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,093 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,787 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,787 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,641 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,308 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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EO08 WLC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO08 WLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 WLC registered?

EO08 WLC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EO08 WLC safe to buy?

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