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RV08 YDN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,550 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

no reverse light

Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

no reverse light

Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,879 miles

Front nearside and offside chassis legs rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface rust on offside inner sill at rear

Fail 3 Feb 2020 74,879 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside chassis legs rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface rust on offside inner sill at rear

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 67,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,776 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 62,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 55,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,789 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working fitted new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,192 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,012 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YDN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

RV08 YDN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is RV08 YDN safe to buy?

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