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RE08 FFG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,599 mi
Last recorded75,599 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,072 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,072 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,780 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 55,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,171 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on O/S sill and structure

wet when tested

Fail 7 Feb 2015 46,495 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on O/S sill and structure

wet when tested

Pass 8 Feb 2014 40,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel smell

slight corrosion on structure and suspension

wet when tested

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 33,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,162 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,472 miles

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

Brake warning lamp on dash.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,472 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash.

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 FFG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE08 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

RE08 FFG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RE08 FFG safe to buy?

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