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RF08 FUV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,407 mi
Last recorded80,407 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer strut top mount bearing worn

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

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2022 80,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer strut top mount bearing worn

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

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,027 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, closing panel and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel, outer sill, closing panel and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, closing panel and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel, outer sill, closing panel and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/chassis corrode but not within 30cm of a load bearing member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pannel to inner seal slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,191 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front both wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pannel to inner seal slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 54,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion spots to underside brake & suspension components

evidence of front flexi hoses fouling inner wheel rims

no coolant

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion spots to underside brake & suspension components

evidence of front flexi hoses fouling inner wheel rims

no coolant

oil on minimum

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,230 miles

evidence of both front flexi hoses fouling inner wheel rim

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

evidence of both front flexi hoses fouling inner wheel rim

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,662 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 46,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,040 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,560 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 FUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

RF08 FUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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