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SK08 WFE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

39,193 mi
Last recorded39,193 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 WFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 39,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

boot floor holed by corosion

engine overheating ,light on on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 36,224 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended nearside and offside axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 36,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front both brake flexie hoses slightly deteriorated

Front both wishbone arms have slight play

Rear both axle bushes have slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,257 miles

fuel cap area soft

underneath car slightly corroded

Rear both trailing arm bushes have slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2017 32,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and on legal limit

Rear both trailing arm bushes have slight play

fuel cap area soft

underneath car slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,579 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 17 Mar 2016 27,569 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,342 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2014 19,342 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,442 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

wipers poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,618 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SK08 WFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SK08 WFE, 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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SK08 WFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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