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RA08 HKY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,953 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 67,900 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure corraded (6.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

corrosion offside inner wing by suspension

front floors/ rear drop sills /nearside front sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,477 miles

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

corrosion offside inner wing by suspension

front floors/ rear drop sills /nearside front sill corroded

front suspension top mounts worn

reverse light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2025 66,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion offside inner wing by suspension

front floors/ rear drop sills /nearside front sill corroded

front suspension top mounts worn

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,665 miles

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

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2024 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 3 May 2023 60,489 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 3 May 2023 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 49,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,040 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,987 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 25,987 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,175 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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RA08 HKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA08 HKY, 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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RA08 HKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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