2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · RE08 AXM
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 72,913 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE08 AXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2024
- 72,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE08 AXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (RE08 AXM) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”.
RE08 AXM Mileage History
- 06/10/202157,078 mi
- 01/10/202263,168 mi+6,090 mi
- 30/09/202366,852 mi+3,684 mi
- 30/09/202366,852 mi
- 07/10/202472,913 mi+6,061 mi
Average of roughly 5,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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