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EF08 RMV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,149 mi
Last recorded60,149 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 RMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 60,149 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box rail next to rear exhaust box mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,700 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 59,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,406 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 59,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 59,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,762 miles

blow and corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front floor pans /suspension mountings

corrosion on front subframe mountings

corrosion rear panel/boot floor

damage nearside bodywork

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,563 miles

corrosion offside front floor pan by suspension mounting

corrosion on exhaust system

damage to nearside bodywork

front subframe mounting corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,985 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on offside front floor pans and front subframe mountings

Fail 4 Feb 2019 51,985 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on offside front floor pans and front subframe mountings

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,369 miles

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

Fail 2 Feb 2018 46,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion offside front floor pan

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,487 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,083 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,896 miles

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,627 miles

slight blow on a exhaust joint

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2014 34,627 miles

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

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

slight blow on a exhaust joint

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,122 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,424 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged inner edge

slight blow at a exhaust joint

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,372 miles

front wheels inner rims slightly distorted

slight damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

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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EF08 RMV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EF08 RMV, 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 EF08 RMV registered?

EF08 RMV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EF08 RMV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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