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MW08 YWC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,201 mi
Last recorded60,201 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 YWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 60,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded at front of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded around brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 54,771 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 52,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 48,894 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 48,889 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 44,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,878 miles

Front Lower both suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 33,661 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,289 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,989 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 22,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,844 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,433 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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MW08 YWC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW08 YWC, 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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MW08 YWC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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