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EX08 WLA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,205 mi
Last recorded144,205 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 WLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 144,205 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

underside of body corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,059 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 124,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,361 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,551 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,466 miles

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

slight condensation in o/s headlamp unit

Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,466 miles

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

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

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

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

slight condensation in o/s headlamp unit

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,071 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,492 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,820 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 WLA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

EX08 WLA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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