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EX08 WDP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,753 mi
Last recorded101,753 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 WDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 101,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s axle mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 94,722 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 94,270 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting bracket brocken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,735 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 76,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 76,709 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,456 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,037 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 52,367 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 10,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 4,109 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 4,109 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 3,307 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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EX08 WDP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX08 WDP, 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 EX08 WDP registered?

EX08 WDP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is EX08 WDP safe to buy?

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