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RO08 FZC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 127,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,409 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 126,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,710 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,063 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on tread and sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective bolt broken off in bracket. ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,656 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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RO08 FZC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 RO08 FZC, 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 RO08 FZC registered?

RO08 FZC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is RO08 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 FZC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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