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RF08 YZZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,124 mi
Last recorded112,124 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,124 miles

Offside Front Side repeater cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 112,124 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,645 miles

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

front brake hoses twisted

Fail 31 May 2018 106,645 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front brake hoses twisted

Pass 31 May 2017 96,700 miles

exaust corroded brake pipes corrode d sills front sub frame corroded

front discs and pads corroded pads low

rear inner sills chassis rails and floor pans corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 86,088 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 79,577 miles

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

Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,242 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside front wing moulding/trim on body slightly insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2014 63,200 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside front wing moulding/trim on body slightly insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,959 miles

brake pedal travel

routing of both front flexi

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,545 miles

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

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 YZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

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

Is RF08 YZZ safe to buy?

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