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RF08 RNU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,415 mi
Last recorded120,415 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 RNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,415 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 115,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,009 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edeg (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,009 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edeg (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,564 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,398 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,679 miles

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 41,606 miles

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

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 RNU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

RF08 RNU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is RF08 RNU safe to buy?

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