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MK08 WVR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,217 mi
Last recorded72,217 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 WVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 72,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,193 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 62,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 55,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,780 miles

rear axle bushes , slight play.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,135 miles

rear axle bushes have slight play

surface corrosion to inner sills and chassis

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2016 34,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear axle bushes have slight play

surface corrosion to inner sills and chassis

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,083 miles

wishbone bushes split/tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2015 33,081 miles

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

wishbone bushes split/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,507 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,365 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 22,363 miles

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

*note* Offside washer jet alignment poor.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,361 miles

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

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

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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MK08 WVR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK08 WVR, 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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MK08 WVR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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