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RF08 WBT

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,161 mi
Last recorded69,161 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,161 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bushes n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount areas n/s + o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 69,161 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bushes n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount areas n/s + o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,733 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,938 miles

Power steering pump noisy on full lock

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,252 miles

PAS noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,126 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,792 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 WBT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

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

Is RF08 WBT safe to buy?

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