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SK08 WFM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,620 mi
Last recorded36,620 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 WFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 36,620 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 36,620 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 34,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 34,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,780 miles

Wheel trims/under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,522 miles

dent at n/s/r wheel [inner]

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,167 miles

dent at n/s/r wheel rim [inner]

Fail 26 Mar 2014 26,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dent at n/s/r wheel rim [inner]

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,638 miles

front suspension arm bushes split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 16,846 miles

dent at n/s/r inner wheel rim

front suspension bushes split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,330 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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SK08 WFM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK08 WFM, 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 SK08 WFM registered?

SK08 WFM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is SK08 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 WFM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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