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RE08 ULT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,847 mi
Last recorded53,847 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 53,847 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer seal excessively corroded close to, within 300mm area of front seat and seat belt mounting point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting area both sides excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe N/S rear mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe O/S rear mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S Headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,848 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,390 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to floor pan

Offside Front corrosion to floor pan

Fail 10 Nov 2020 45,390 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to floor pan

Offside Front corrosion to floor pan

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,848 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,329 miles

Offside moisture in headlamp

Steering system slightly tight on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 36,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has splitting to edge of tread

Offside moisture in headlamp

Steering system slightly tight on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,311 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,031 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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 ULT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

RE08 ULT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is RE08 ULT safe to buy?

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