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RE08 FMC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 105,112 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 105,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 13 Mar 2025 89,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 89,523 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 75,803 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,047 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 59,047 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 45,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,697 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 42,697 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,858 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 39,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,313 miles

Advise nearside rear and offside rear inner sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 30,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,732 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,517 miles

rear number plate slightly delaminated

slight condension in o/s head lamp

Fail 21 Feb 2014 19,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate slightly delaminated

slight condension in o/s head lamp

Pass 6 Feb 2013 16,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 12,922 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight crackes on outer side wall

o/s/f tyre has slight crackes on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has slight crackes on outer side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,153 miles

fluid leak from clutch supply pipe

Fail 5 Mar 2011 10,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fluid leak from clutch supply pipe

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 FMC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

RE08 FMC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 FMC shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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