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SK08 WXF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,019 mi
Last recorded37,019 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 37,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,955 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,955 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 32,535 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2016 30,526 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 30,526 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2015 27,202 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & perished (165/60/14)

Exhaust flexi worn / Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 May 2015 27,202 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracked & perished (165/60/14)

Brake fluid & Coolant at minimum

Exhaust flexi worn / Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 19,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,921 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,742 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 WXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WXF, 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 SK08 WXF registered?

SK08 WXF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is SK08 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 WXF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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