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RF08 ZCT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ZCT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,497 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 37,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,435 miles

Brake servo corrosion

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 34,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,624 miles

o/s/f , n/s/f chassis suspension mounts heavily corroded close to excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,403 miles

both front crossmember mounts corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,692 miles

corrosion to front subframe mounts

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,852 miles

corrosion to front subframe mounts

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,083 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 30,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,706 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges! & perished & cracking!

Both rear tyres perished & starting to crack!

Front brake pads becoming low!

Near side front beam image poor!

Fail 7 Jul 2012 26,706 miles

Near side front beam image poor!

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn low on edges! & perished & cracking!

Both rear tyres perished & starting to crack!

Front brake pads becoming low!

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,927 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 ZCT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

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

Is RF08 ZCT safe to buy?

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