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RE08 AXO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,512 mi
Last recorded81,512 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 81,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,159 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 60,902 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 60,841 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,132 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,988 miles

nearside front suspension bush part detatced.

rear tyres perished.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 50,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front suspension bush part detatced.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,058 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,376 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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RE08 AXO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE08 AXO, 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 RE08 AXO registered?

RE08 AXO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RE08 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 AXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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