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FJ08 WVE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,941 mi
Last recorded73,941 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,941 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front flexi exhaust poor cond

Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,941 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front flexi exhaust poor cond

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,961 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 612,135 miles

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

corrosion near offside rear lamp unit

front panels/crossmember showing signs of damage

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,408 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,799 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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FJ08 WVE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ08 WVE, 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 FJ08 WVE registered?

FJ08 WVE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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