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JW08 WAT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,514 mi
Last recorded55,514 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW08 WAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,514 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,432 miles

Both rear axle buses have slight play

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexy corroded

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2015 42,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front flexy corroded

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,792 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,169 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 13,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,410 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,599 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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JW08 WAT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JW08 WAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JW08 WAT registered?

JW08 WAT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is JW08 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW08 WAT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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