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RF08 XWA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper slight play in mount

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill panel slightly corroded

oil filter leaking slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2020 66,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill panel slightly corroded

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

oil filter leaking slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2019 60,647 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, suspect thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

rear tyres badly perished, keep in check

Fail 29 Jan 2019 60,647 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, suspect thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres badly perished, keep in check

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,708 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 54,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,261 miles

damage to o/s door .rust starting in front chassis legs..surface rust

rear tyres..some cracking to walls

Fail 17 Jan 2017 50,261 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to o/s door .rust starting in front chassis legs..surface rust

rear tyres..some cracking to walls

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp water ingress

Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,511 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside headlamp water ingress

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation inside o/s headlamp

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,286 miles

offside headlamp full of condensation..

Fail 28 Jul 2014 37,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp full of condensation..

Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wear noted.....

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,872 miles

front brake pads wear noted.....

Fail 26 Jul 2012 24,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,889 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 16,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

RF08 XWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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