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RF08 HRD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,761 mi
Last recorded27,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 27,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 26,011 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 26,011 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 22,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 19,721 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 15,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 12,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 11,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 9,798 miles

both front and rear tyres slight perishing to outer edges

Pass 13 May 2015 8,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 6,665 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 5,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 4,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 2,669 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 HRD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF08 HRD registered?

RF08 HRD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RF08 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 HRD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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