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S14 RHW

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,876 mi
Last recorded47,876 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 RHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,876 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s lower arm bushs slightly cracked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,891 miles

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 38,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,555 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 25,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,814 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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S14 RHW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S14 RHW, 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 S14 RHW registered?

S14 RHW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is S14 RHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 RHW shows 8 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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