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RE08 FGX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,105 mi
Last recorded46,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 46,105 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 46,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges

Nearside Front Tyre low tread depth

Offside Front Corrosion to chassis rail

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre low tread depth

Fail 29 Jul 2024 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges

Nearside Front Tyre low tread depth

Offside Front Corrosion to chassis rail

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre low tread depth

Pass 21 Jul 2023 37,528 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2023 37,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,204 miles

front wipers split

Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,765 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 20,764 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,045 miles

Nearside wiper smearing but clears screen sufficiently

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,573 miles

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,520 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 5,934 miles

both front and osr tyres spliting and perishing

osf sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2012 3,813 miles

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Slight corrosion both front Brake discs

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 3,813 miles

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Slight corrosion both front Brake discs

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,028 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 FGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

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

Is RE08 FGX safe to buy?

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