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RX08 FSE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,974 mi
Last recorded62,974 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 FSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,974 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jul 2021 62,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,793 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 56,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,995 miles

Ns front tyre is wearing on edges

Os front lower arm rear bush is perishing

Os outer sill has a small corroded patch

Fail 21 Sep 2017 50,994 miles

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

Ns front tyre is wearing on edges

Os front lower arm rear bush is perishing

Os outer sill has a small corroded patch

Os rear tyre tread is cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,962 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 44,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,058 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 38,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front pads appear low

Front tyres have worn to 2.5-3mm 165/65/13t]

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,951 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 28,951 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,573 miles

Os rear tyre tread is cracking and requires replacement asap [165/65/13t]

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,558 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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RX08 FSE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RX08 FSE, 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

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What year was RX08 FSE registered?

RX08 FSE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is RX08 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 FSE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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