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RF08 XLT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,842 mi
Last recorded53,842 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XLT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 53,842 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan next to seat belt mounting, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush perished/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r inner sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s/f bottom of wing corroded,

rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2023 53,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's getting low on tread and heavy wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroding

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated/ perished

o/s/r tyre's perishing

rear number plate damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2023 53,660 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working replaced 5 watt bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's getting low on tread and heavy wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced x2 wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroding

o/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated/ perished

o/s/r tyre's perishing

rear number plate damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2022 52,193 miles

n/s/f tyre's getting low on tread 3mm, and wear to edges

o/s/f wishbone back bush deteriorating

rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2021 51,734 miles

o/s/f tyre's low 2mm, wear to edges

Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,871 miles

o/s/f tyre's outer edge wear

rear number plate damaged but still readable

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

Fail 16 Nov 2020 50,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre's outer edge wear

rear number plate damaged but still readable

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,677 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler area slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 49,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler area slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,189 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

coolant level below min

Fail 13 Jul 2018 48,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

coolant level below min

Pass 2 Jul 2017 45,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jul 2017 45,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,115 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 41,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,572 miles

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

front brakes worn low.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,919 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,395 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 XLT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

RF08 XLT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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