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RK08 RVU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 69,273 miles

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,889 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY PERISHED 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY PERISHED 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 56,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY PERISHED 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY PERISHED 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,179 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,222 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 41,222 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,528 miles

Inner eadges of rtont tyres geting low moore so o/s/front

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,134 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 21,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 16,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 RVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK08 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

RK08 RVU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RK08 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 RVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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