CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO08 ZBF

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,086 mi
Last recorded50,086 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 ZBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,086 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 50,086 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 46,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 41,401 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion around rear jacking point / spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 41,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion around rear jacking point / spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 37,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 34,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 34,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,705 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 31,705 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded,just acceptable.

Slight corrosion in centre of offside outer sill panel.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 19,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded,just acceptable.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight corrosion in centre of offside outer sill panel.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,817 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 9,293 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 7,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,349 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO08 ZBF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZBF, 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

How do I check the history of RO08 ZBF?

You can check the full history of RO08 ZBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO08 ZBF registered?

RO08 ZBF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 ZBF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO08 ZBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO08 ZBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.