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RA08 UVC

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,124 mi
Last recorded47,124 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 31,685 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 31,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 28,218 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,554 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,290 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,186 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,056 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 UVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UVC, 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

How do I check the history of RA08 UVC?

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What year was RA08 UVC registered?

RA08 UVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 2008.

Is RA08 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 UVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA08 UVC have outstanding finance?

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