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LD08 WDM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,733 mi
Last recorded72,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 WDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 58,491 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 58,341 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 44,112 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 29,844 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 29,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 29,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 29,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 28,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 25,375 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 25,375 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 23,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 22,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 19,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 17,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 14,722 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,739 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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LD08 WDM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LD08 WDM, 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 LD08 WDM registered?

LD08 WDM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LD08 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 WDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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