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RF08 FWS

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,897 mi
Last recorded69,897 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,897 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 69,892 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 69,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 69,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 67,064 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Surface corrosion rear of both sills

Fail 4 Dec 2020 61,192 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Surface corrosion rear of both sills

Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 55,717 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 55,717 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,430 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 53,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,902 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 32,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 32,751 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,230 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 27,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,658 miles

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)

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 FWS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

RF08 FWS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RF08 FWS safe to buy?

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