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RE08 CGF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,501 mi
Last recorded56,501 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

closing sills rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

weld repairs made to vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner inner sill starting to corrode

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2022 54,983 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded marked in (yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in (yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner inner sill starting to corrode

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight corrosion offside outer sill

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 9 Feb 2021 52,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight corrosion offside outer sill

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,365 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 31 Jan 2020 52,365 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 43,810 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 43,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,474 miles

oil leak

sharp object in o/s/r tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,506 miles

OSF tyre has a split in the outer wall. No ply visable.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 36,436 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

OSF tyre has a split in the outer wall. No ply visable.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,984 miles

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 16 Mar 2011 13,566 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 CGF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CGF, 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 RE08 CGF registered?

RE08 CGF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 CGF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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