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RX08 FSF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 FSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,913 miles

Both rear axle mountings have slight play

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Both rear axle mountings have slight play

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,995 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,933 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,452 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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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RX08 FSF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX08 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

RX08 FSF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is RX08 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 FSF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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