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CE08 RMO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,412 mi
Last recorded43,412 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 RMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 43,412 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fuel Tank Corroded

Nearside Rear Underseled Around Axle mount

Offside Underseled Around Axle mount

Fail 25 Apr 2019 43,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside Of Fuel Cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body Pannel Corroded Around Fuel Cap

Fuel Tank Corroded

Nearside Rear Underseled Around Axle mount

Offside Underseled Around Axle mount

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,886 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills been under sealed n/s & O/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 36,883 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,162 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 30,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,175 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,268 miles

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

Offside 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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CE08 RMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 CE08 RMO, 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 CE08 RMO registered?

CE08 RMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CE08 RMO safe to buy?

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