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RF08 ZBR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,750 mi
Last recorded59,750 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,750 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre, o/s/f and o/s/r patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,373 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 58,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill adjacent to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,348 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

Offside surface corrosion on rear inner sill

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,884 miles

Offside Rear surface corrosion on inner sill

Pass 30 May 2017 47,018 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear upper bush (2.7.4)

front registration plate cracked

nearside wiper split on end but sill clears water from screen

Pass 31 May 2016 41,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish outer tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer tread

Pass 26 May 2015 36,031 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,168 miles

n/s/r body damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,727 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 ZBR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

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

Is RF08 ZBR safe to buy?

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