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RO08 SZV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,247 mi
Last recorded66,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 SZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel filler cap but not excessive

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 60,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 60,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside rear panel around fuel cap but no sharp edges present

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,981 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 47,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,503 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 42,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,266 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,151 miles

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

Nearside Front small cut in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,829 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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RO08 SZV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SZV, 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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What year was RO08 SZV registered?

RO08 SZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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