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HG08 WJO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,363 mi
Last recorded68,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 68,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,959 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Front n/s/f and o/s/f sub frame mountings corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wing damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Front n/s/f and o/s/f sub frame mountings corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wing damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,302 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 36,289 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,809 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,579 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 24,579 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 16,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,338 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 15,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,077 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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HG08 WJO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG08 WJO, 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 HG08 WJO registered?

HG08 WJO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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