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AA08 WZH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,716 mi
Last recorded64,716 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 WZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 64,716 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,761 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s rear axle beam mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracked on tread but not to cordes

Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,654 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 26,470 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2012 25,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,657 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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AA08 WZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AA08 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

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

Is AA08 WZH safe to buy?

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