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RO08 VRL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,790 mi
Last recorded28,790 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,790 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 28,790 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,327 miles

Front brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2014 21,286 miles

Front Brake Discs have some corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,339 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 19,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 18,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,166 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 VRL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO08 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

RO08 VRL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RO08 VRL safe to buy?

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