MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear radius arm mounts (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wheel arches. (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear radius arm mounts (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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RF08 ZDE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 ZDE, 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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RF08 ZDE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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