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FX08 WXT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,304 mi
Last recorded50,304 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 50,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 46,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 46,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,252 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 42,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,382 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 38,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,472 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front floor to sills are staring to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,502 miles

both front floor to sills are staring to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2020 32,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner wheel arch ( rear section ) starting to corrode

both front floor to sills are staring to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,874 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch ( rear section ) starting to corrode

both front floor to sills are staring to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,538 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,481 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 18,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 15,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 12,585 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 12,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 9,570 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 8 Feb 2012 7,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 5,716 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 WXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

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

Is FX08 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 WXT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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