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RE08 OTW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,730 mi
Last recorded54,730 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front bumper end cap missing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,588 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 41,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,404 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper u/s

Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 25,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,041 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 19,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,318 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 13,318 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 OTW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

RE08 OTW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is RE08 OTW safe to buy?

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