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RA08 TNX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,558 mi
Last recorded69,558 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 TNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,281 miles

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 21 Nov 2016 55,280 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2015 41,460 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp unit broken (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,869 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,483 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,152 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 TNX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA08 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

RA08 TNX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is RA08 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 TNX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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