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FX08 WOH

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,366 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,729 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 85,370 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,103 miles

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components & rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2015 79,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,902 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 34,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,731 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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FX08 WOH is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc 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 FX08 WOH, 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 FX08 WOH registered?

FX08 WOH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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