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GJ08 RJV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,098 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut corrosion (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 83,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut corrosion (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing - replacement recommended

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,526 miles

Cut to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Offside inner sill panel corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2016 73,526 miles

Cut to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside inner sill panel corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall split

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,209 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly towards the inside edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,393 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 31,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,155 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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GJ08 RJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ08 RJV, 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 GJ08 RJV registered?

GJ08 RJV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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