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OV58 WAJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,156 mi
Last recorded121,156 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 121,156 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 121,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 119,485 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 119,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 110,500 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 166,333 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak lower radiator area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal timing side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 166,324 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box/rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak lower radiator area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal timing side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 96,358 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,837 miles

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

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

Rear axle anti roll bar bent

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,910 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,833 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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OV58 WAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV58 WAJ, 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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OV58 WAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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