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AF08 RXR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,205 mi
Last recorded69,205 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,205 miles

Body corrosion around fuel filler flap

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,651 miles

3x wheel trims fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi ? (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel door area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

header tank low

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,945 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.2.C.1h)

child seat fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 52,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.2.C.1h)

child seat fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,762 miles

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

car has wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2014 47,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

car has wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,111 miles

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

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

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

advise spare tye flat

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,506 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre walls/treads cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2011 34,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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AF08 RXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF08 RXR, 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 AF08 RXR registered?

AF08 RXR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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