MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower front (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear suspension mounting sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
both rear tyres are split and perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE08 UKV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?
RE08 UKV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is RE08 UKV safe to buy?
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