MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear tyres perished
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear tyres perished
corrosion to exhaust system
cut to nearside rear tyre, no cord exposed
rear tyres perished
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
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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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