MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle very rusty
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
coolant stains around thermostat housing (side of engine block)
exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded no hole yet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
coolant stains around thermostat housing (side of engine block)
exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear inner arches very rusty
under side very rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear inner arches very rusty
under side very rusty
BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES VERY RUSTY
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY RUSTY
BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES VERY RUSTY
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY RUSTY
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside very rusty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside very rusty
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside rusty
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on arms (2.4.G.2)
underside and seals rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RX08 RFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 RFL, 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 RX08 RFL registered?
RX08 RFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2008.
Is RX08 RFL safe to buy?
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