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RO08 WPM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,824 mi
Last recorded74,824 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 74,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Tyre Wearing Thin Inner Edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,689 miles

rear silencer support corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,841 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outside edge

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,807 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outside edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 WPM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO08 WPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 WPM registered?

RO08 WPM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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