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RF08 FWP

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 100,852 miles

slight oil leak from cam cover seal

Pass 13 May 2016 94,028 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Fail 13 May 2016 94,028 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

eml on

Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

eml on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,172 miles

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

Front wipers smearing on screen

Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,172 miles

Front wipers smearing on screen

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,764 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,954 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,954 miles

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

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 FWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWP, 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 RF08 FWP registered?

RF08 FWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is RF08 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 FWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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