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SK08 WGC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,519 mi
Last recorded77,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 56,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,455 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 53,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis mountiong (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 50,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 50,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,442 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

slight leak at n/s/f [inner] driveshaft boot

Fail 22 Mar 2018 42,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f floor corroded

slight leak at n/s/f [inner] driveshaft boot

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,748 miles

items removed from interior mirror and n/s screen

n/s/r tyre cracking at tread

Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

items removed from interior mirror and n/s screen

n/s/r tyre cracking at tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,324 miles

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

front screen chipped at n/s

thermostat leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,324 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front screen chipped at n/s

thermostat leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 26,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,110 miles

dent at o/s.r wheel rim [inner]

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn at edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,132 miles

n/s/f suspension bush split

Fail 29 Mar 2011 13,268 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,268 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 WGC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK08 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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