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RA08 TLV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,197 mi
Last recorded64,197 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 TLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,986 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light. On

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light. On

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,604 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 44,604 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,665 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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RA08 TLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 TLV registered?

RA08 TLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is RA08 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 TLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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