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AU08 JXG

2008 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,697 mi
Last recorded94,697 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,697 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,621 miles

Engine coolant level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing, tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing, tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,619 miles

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

Engine coolant level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing, tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing, tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,008 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches to subframe mountings are very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hose metal ends are rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch in many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sills inner many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sills inner many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches to subframe mountings are very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hose metal ends are rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,856 miles

surface corrosion on front inner wings

Fail 7 Jan 2019 81,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,332 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 80,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,464 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut to tread

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp condensated (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 79,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by trailing arm mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut to tread

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp condensated (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,461 miles

Both front tyres are nearing the legal tred depth and are cut out on the inner edge The rear O/S tyre has age related cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,573 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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AU08 JXG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU08 JXG, 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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AU08 JXG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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