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RF08 XLN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 49,523 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 49,523 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal corroded and got a hole in it (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 42,571 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,763 miles

offside front chassis under wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 34,059 miles

slight corrosion on both rear closing sill areas

Pass 2 Jun 2018 30,957 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,549 miles

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Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,257 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 15,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 9,125 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 XLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

RF08 XLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is RF08 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 XLN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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