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EX08 WDN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 WDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 83,072 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 83,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 76,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on inner edge ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 3 May 2018 76,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on inner edge ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,355 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,355 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,322 miles

surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EX08 WDN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX08 WDN, 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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EX08 WDN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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