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RV08 FKW

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 FKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,746 miles

Both Handbrake cables insecurly clipped

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 93,746 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both Handbrake cables insecurly clipped

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mount in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,527 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,422 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape and worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,605 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,025 miles

water inside o/s headlamp

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,536 miles

front tyre treads worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 46,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,723 miles

Both rear tyres undulating on inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,405 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,531 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 28,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RV08 FKW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc 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 RV08 FKW, 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 RV08 FKW registered?

RV08 FKW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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