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RO08 WMV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,957 mi
Last recorded87,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 WMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,957 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,314 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 58,314 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,228 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 51,228 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,216 miles

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

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint and Anti roll bar link gaitors have slight split but do not allow the ingrese of dirt

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,216 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint and Anti roll bar link gaitors have slight split but do not allow the ingrese of dirt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,429 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,703 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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RO08 WMV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO08 WMV, 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 RO08 WMV registered?

RO08 WMV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is RO08 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 WMV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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