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RE08 VLO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,965 mi
Last recorded32,965 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 32,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (floor) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 90/95% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges and perishing on side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated at time of test

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread (165/65r13)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,826 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,781 miles

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,492 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has sidewall cracking/deterioration

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking/deterioration

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 VLO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

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

Is RE08 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 VLO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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