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RK08 HZV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 HZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,855 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 75,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal damaged/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal damaged/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 66,870 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 66,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,758 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,538 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 49,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,100 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,884 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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RK08 HZV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK08 HZV, 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 RK08 HZV registered?

RK08 HZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is RK08 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 HZV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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