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MA08 RLX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 RLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s/f shocker top

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,328 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear macpherson strut top mount slight play

radiator slam panel corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 65,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear macpherson strut top mount slight play

radiator slam panel corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,381 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 54,381 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion Around fuel cap area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 45,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Around fuel cap area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,355 miles

Coolant leak Near heater control valve ()

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 43,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area near axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/r13 77t (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak Near heater control valve ()

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,864 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,846 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking 165 65r13

Fail 28 Mar 2015 38,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking 165 65r13

Fail 24 Mar 2014 36,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,406 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,406 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MA08 RLX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA08 RLX, 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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MA08 RLX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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