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OU58 WGZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,530 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 57,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,803 miles

both rear tyres perished

front floors starting to corrode

rear inner sills corroding

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Front chassis leg corroding

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,855 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Front chassis leg corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,468 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,694 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 12,789 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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OU58 WGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OU58 WGZ, 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 OU58 WGZ registered?

OU58 WGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is OU58 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 WGZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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