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RV08 PFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,950 mi
Last recorded66,950 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 PFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,950 miles

Offside Rear Light lense broken

Fail 19 Mar 2026 66,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens broken

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,756 miles

CORROSION ON FUEL FILTER.

CORROSION ON UNDER BODY.

CRACKS ON OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS.

DAMPNESS ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE.

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

SOME DISTORTION ON OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM PATTERN.

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR RUBBER BUSHES.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,502 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 55,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,429 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 44,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 42,130 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,168 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,986 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 34,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV08 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

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

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