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RF08 YZE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,387 mi
Last recorded21,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 21,387 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,240 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 21,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 19,754 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower chassis mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f shocker top has slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2022 19,750 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower chassis mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f shocker top has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2021 18,455 miles

Nearside Front shocker top has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 18,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker top has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 17,136 miles

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

n/s/f shocker top slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,153 miles

slight corrosion on downpipe and middle section

Pass 28 Jun 2018 13,889 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 13,887 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,170 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 13,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,056 miles

rear wiper blade judders/worn

Fail 21 Jun 2013 10,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade judders/worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,474 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 9,474 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,425 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 YZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

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

Is RF08 YZE safe to buy?

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