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FM08 JCZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

40,948 mi
Last recorded40,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 JCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 40,948 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan by body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes visible through wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 39,437 miles

NS body sill corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded visible through wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 39,395 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded visible through wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

ns body sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 36,414 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 34,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 34,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,960 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,558 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 33,558 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both OS and NS very badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both OS and NS very badly cracked exposing cords underneath. 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Washers provide an initial delivery of fluid but stop thereafter.

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 32,943 miles

Nearside Rear Evidence of corrosion on inner and outer sills.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR, OSF, OSR all cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 32,941 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Evidence of corrosion on inner and outer sills.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR, OSF, OSR all cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,022 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 32,022 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,087 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,035 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 30,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,313 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,982 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes are starting to separate

rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,962 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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FM08 JCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM08 JCZ, 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 FM08 JCZ registered?

FM08 JCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 JCZ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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