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RO08 MVU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,286 mi
Last recorded138,286 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 MVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 138,286 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Axle win wish bosh perished & Slightly play

Fail 24 Feb 2018 138,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle win wish bosh perished & Slightly play

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 125,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

seals corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,484 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 86,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,667 miles

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

both rear axle bush's have slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,167 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,285 miles

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)

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 MVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVU, 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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RO08 MVU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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