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AA08 WZG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,628 mi
Last recorded52,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 WZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,628 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,037 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,103 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 44,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 43,594 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 26 May 2017 43,594 miles

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

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 25 May 2016 38,643 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Slight Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 26 May 2015 33,820 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 33,820 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 30,408 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorating.

Slight Oil seepage around Gearbox Selector.

Pass 8 May 2013 26,803 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly scored.

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 25,862 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs have pitted edges, around inner faces.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Fail 6 May 2011 23,654 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges - around Inner Faces.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 23,654 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges - around Inner Faces.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AA08 WZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AA08 WZG, 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 AA08 WZG registered?

AA08 WZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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