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FJ08 XBA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,729 mi
Last recorded77,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 XBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler corroded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear filler neck area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear No. plate damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear No. plate damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,272 miles

All tyres over and under inflated

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Rear no.plate cracked

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

rear number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,027 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,742 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

vehicle due annual service inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,103 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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FJ08 XBA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ08 XBA, 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 FJ08 XBA registered?

FJ08 XBA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is FJ08 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 XBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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