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RF08 YZM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,557 mi
Last recorded77,557 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,557 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,770 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 31,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,779 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread on outer edges

Fail 14 Jun 2011 18,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing low on tread on outer edges

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 YZM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for RF08 YZM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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