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RK08 RZP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,220 mi
Last recorded36,220 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 RZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,916 miles

Coolant level is low

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,840 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount is corroded

Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch - top strut mount point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 25,984 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch/fuel cap filler area - top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch - top strut mount point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/front suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (recommend wheel alignment)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 22,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/front suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (recommend wheel alignment)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 20,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,830 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims

Fail 6 Aug 2015 17,809 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims

Pass 11 Aug 2014 4,635 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 4,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 tyres deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 2,432 miles

Front discs poor condition

Movement on brake pedal

Fail 20 Jun 2012 2,429 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs poor condition

Movement on brake pedal

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 2,005 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 RZP 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 61.1%.

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 RZP, 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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RK08 RZP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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