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RK08 RVW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,884 mi
Last recorded34,884 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,761 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,484 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 RVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVW, 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

How do I check the history of RK08 RVW?

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What year was RK08 RVW registered?

RK08 RVW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RK08 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 RVW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK08 RVW have outstanding finance?

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