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RF08 HLC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,661 mi
Last recorded116,661 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 HLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,661 miles

rear exhaust supported by wire

surface rust to inner sills, outer sills, rear floor

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,801 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust to rear inner sills, outer sills and rear floorarea

Fail 6 Oct 2017 114,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

surface rust to rear inner sills, outer sills and rear floorarea

Pass 19 May 2016 107,362 miles

front d bushes worn

Fail 19 May 2016 107,361 miles

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

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

front d bushes worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,354 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 80,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,568 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

power steering pipes poorly mounted

Pass 14 May 2012 46,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 29,391 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 HLC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

RF08 HLC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RF08 HLC safe to buy?

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