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RO08 WNB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,454 mi
Last recorded96,454 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,454 miles

Exhaust tail silencer rubbers weak and joint leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Inner Sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake hose outer protection demonstrating signs previous fouling against a rotating component

Strong smell of fuel from fuel filler area - no leak found

Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,447 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X1 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 1X Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust tail silencer rubbers weak and joint leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Inner Sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake hose outer protection demonstrating signs previous fouling against a rotating component

Strong smell of fuel from fuel filler area - no leak found

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,344 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear facing panels rusty

chassis rails rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2019 87,230 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 19 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear facing panels rusty

chassis rails rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 59,280 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 59,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,162 miles

Condensation in offside front headlight.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 44,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Condensation in offside front headlight.

Damage to offside outer tyre sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 37,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2013 37,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 37,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,157 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 28,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,165 miles

noise from exhaust when cold

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 WNB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

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

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