MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/ sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Slight play in both suspension top mounts
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE08 VLS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?
RE08 VLS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is RE08 VLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE08 VLS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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