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RX08 RHA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 RHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 98,692 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded on flanges

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty high beam switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corroded hole offside outer sill but not structure and corosion on both outer sills

corrosion around fuel filler area

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,276 miles

Indicator switch faulty not cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,276 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty not cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

one exhaust bracket broken

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

exhaust system corroded

lower gearbox mount rubber unbonding

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inside edge down to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank starting to corrode

lower gearbox mount rubber starting to unbond

Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,890 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inside edge down to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank starting to corrode

lower gearbox mount rubber starting to unbond

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,693 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,822 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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 8 Jul 2013 44,163 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,790 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner 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 RHA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

RX08 RHA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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