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RF08 HMX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,242 mi
Last recorded79,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 79,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,894 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower suspension rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR quarter slightly corroded around fuel cap cover

Offside Rear OSR quarter slightly corroded but its strength is not significantly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot slightly damaged

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body has a slight corrosion to sills NSF and OSF

Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower suspension rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR quarter slightly corroded around fuel cap cover

Offside Rear OSR quarter slightly corroded but its strength is not significantly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot slightly damaged

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body has a slight corrosion to sills NSF and OSF

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under body corrosion , o/s/outer sill

Pass 18 May 2017 65,718 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 65,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 63,390 miles

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

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

gear oil leak

wiperblades smearing slightly

Fail 13 May 2016 63,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear oil leak

wiperblades smearing slightly

Fail 30 May 2015 59,503 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2015 59,503 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 May 2014 55,589 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 52,022 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 52,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 49,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,723 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 HMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

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

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