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RO08 WMY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,550 mi
Last recorded110,550 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 WMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,550 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 3 ()

Fail 1 Feb 2020 110,542 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre bracket corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,010 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded with under-sealed repairs

nearside front tyre is worn and perished

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,490 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,310 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Screen has crack outside swept area behind mirror

Fail 24 Jun 2016 79,310 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Screen has crack outside swept area behind mirror

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,264 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,355 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

condensation in the offside headlamp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

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 WMY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

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

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