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FX08 WSJ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,839 mi
Last recorded82,839 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 82,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Welding covered in substances unable to check

Wipers smearing slightly

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 15 Jan 2022 82,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Welding covered in substances unable to check

Wipers smearing slightly

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front underbody covered in substances unable to check

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,206 miles

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting slightly

front brake discs scored slightly

rear axle bushs splitting slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

corrosion to under side

rear axle bushs spliting

Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,164 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

corrosion to under side

rear axle bushs spliting

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,640 miles

corrosion to sills inner and outer

Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,640 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front outer (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to sills inner and outer

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,806 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,806 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,129 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s front, lower suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,130 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WSJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

FX08 WSJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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