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RF08 FTA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,382 mi
Last recorded68,382 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of car

welding repairs well covered

Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,216 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 8 Oct 2018 60,129 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion outer sill adjacent to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Section of chassis leg heavily corroded adjacent to exhaust mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 56,500 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sill with in 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 56,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer and inner sills heavily corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

nearside front wheel rim distorted

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,360 miles

dampness around steering rack

exhaust corroded

nearside door step heavily corroded

steering and suspension corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 8 Jun 2016 50,360 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

exhaust corroded

nearside door step heavily corroded

steering and suspension corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 2 Jun 2015 44,249 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,249 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2014 34,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2014 34,959 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 24,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2012 20,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2011 14,437 miles

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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RF08 FTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RF08 FTA, 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 RF08 FTA registered?

RF08 FTA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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