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SK08 WUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,354 mi
Last recorded43,354 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 WUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,354 miles

Corrosion to o/s sill / floor area

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,855 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both D bushes (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill has been repair slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 38,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both D bushes (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm 165\60R14 small cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill has been repair slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 37,197 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 37,187 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering At handbrake cable mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill at floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering At handbrake cable mount (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 37,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area at seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arm rear bushes separating at bond slightly

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight kerb damaged

n/s/r axle bush worn and starting to split

under side of car heavily soiled in mud

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,948 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes seperating ay bond

slight corrosion on rear underbody

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front suspension arm rear bushes seperating ay bond

slight corrosion on rear underbody

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,424 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside very dirty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,947 miles

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

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

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 WUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

SK08 WUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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