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RE08 FMD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,987 mi
Last recorded73,987 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,987 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 73,963 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat slight corrosion by outer mounting position

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam mount area ( inner sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure rear outer seat mount excessive corrosion (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam mounting area ( inner sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat slight corrosion by outer mounting position

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,395 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 45,167 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 41,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,611 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 38,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,596 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly displaced

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,336 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,038 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 FMD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

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

Is RE08 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 FMD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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