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RX08 FTO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,077 mi
Last recorded67,077 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,077 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 2 Nov 2020 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,860 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 41,858 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,416 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 25,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 13,219 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 FTO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

RX08 FTO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is RX08 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 FTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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