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RX08 RCV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 RCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 66,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 54,785 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 54,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 47,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 40,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 32,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,473 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2011 21,625 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre inner edge and cracking outer edge

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 RCV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

RX08 RCV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is RX08 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 RCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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