2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · RX08 FTP
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 49,047 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX08 FTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 49,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX08 FTP 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 (RX08 FTP) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RX08 FTP Mileage History
- 25/08/202329,798 mi
- 26/08/202437,195 mi+7,397 mi
- 31/01/202540,233 mi+3,038 mi
- 20/01/202648,781 mi+8,548 mi
- 30/01/202649,047 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 7,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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