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RV08 RCZ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,492 mi
Last recorded89,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,492 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury N/S outer seal corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury O/S outer seal corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated inner boot unclipped no longer preventing ingress of dirt. (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,441 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust badly corroded

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlight condensated

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 80,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,974 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,970 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,060 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills.

slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to outer sills.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,674 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 53,662 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,692 miles

some movement in offside of steering rack.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,686 miles

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

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

some movement in offside of steering rack.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,559 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 27,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,510 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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RV08 RCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RCZ, 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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RV08 RCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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