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RF08 GBZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 96,542 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above exhaust mounting been repaired and is not structural (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,984 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, rear exhaust hanger location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 91,984 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, rear exhaust hanger location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,619 miles

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

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

Underbody seal sprayed under vehicle.

Fail 4 Jun 2021 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner wings corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wing in boot corroded

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

coolant below minimum

front chassis and front floors corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,942 miles

Front brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,248 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 59,248 miles

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,597 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 47,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,253 miles

front discs in very poor condition

n/s/f top shock mount noisy

suspension bushes starting to seperate

Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,899 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,515 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 GBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

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

Is RF08 GBZ safe to buy?

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