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RF08 HLJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,059 mi
Last recorded92,059 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 92,059 miles

complete underside of vehicle showing corrosion and sills and o/s rear quarter panel

Fail 4 May 2020 92,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

complete underside of vehicle showing corrosion and sills and o/s rear quarter panel

Pass 21 May 2019 88,840 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 88,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning excess wear to n/s rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail top mounting seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 85,888 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint

Fail 3 May 2018 85,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint

Pass 19 May 2017 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 77,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2016 73,171 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 73,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 66,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 66,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 58,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,469 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 30,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

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

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