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RF08 RKX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,673 mi
Last recorded116,673 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,673 miles

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

Front subframe mountings and prescribed areas significantly corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation nearside headlight

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,999 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation nearside headlight

offside outer sill panel corroded,both front floor pans corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 113,999 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation nearside headlight

offside outer sill panel corroded,both front floor pans corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,254 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,626 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 104,626 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper rear quarter panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 100,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2017 100,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2016 90,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,744 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,667 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,667 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,822 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

cut to nearside rear tyre, no cord exposed

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jun 2013 54,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to exhaust system

cut to nearside rear tyre, no cord exposed

offside front tyre has a tread depth of 2.5mm

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jun 2012 41,153 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,153 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,523 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 RKX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

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

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