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OU58 WJC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,487 mi
Last recorded42,487 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,487 miles

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

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

Watercoolannt leaking on engine.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,481 miles

Braking system leaking Pipe from ABS pump to rear of vehicle (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Watercoolannt leaking on engine.

Watercoolannt leaking on engine.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 32,304 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 32,304 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,739 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,343 miles

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

all tyres perished

uneven tyre wear - advise tracking

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,385 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 WJC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJC, 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 OU58 WJC registered?

OU58 WJC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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