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RA08 TLO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,778 mi
Last recorded53,778 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 TLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted sides both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ,may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill panel outer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sill panel ,outer and inner corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2026 53,353 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously misaligned 4x (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted sides both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ,may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill panel outer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sill panel ,outer and inner corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,504 miles

Both rear Inner Sill Panel Corroded

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,599 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sill panel corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 38,599 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear inner sill panel corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 32,157 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 32,154 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 30,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 26,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 14,635 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 13,733 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 12,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 11,515 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 9,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,054 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 TLO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TLO, 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 RA08 TLO registered?

RA08 TLO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is RA08 TLO safe to buy?

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