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FG08 TCJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,950 mi
Last recorded56,950 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 56,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,671 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 50,669 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 47,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of the inner and outer body sill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front lower wing/wheel arch panel corroded

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside - Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of the inner and outer body sill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of the inner and outer body sill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and offside rear - Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,733 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of the inner and outer bodysill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,739 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of the offside inner and outer bodysill structure corroding but no holes present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,502 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2000miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,961 miles

front nearside tyre approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles]

Pass 4 May 2017 33,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,771 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 18,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,820 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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FG08 TCJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FG08 TCJ, 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 FG08 TCJ registered?

FG08 TCJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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