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GJ08 RPX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,442 mi
Last recorded52,442 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,890 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 49,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65r13 77h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 45,414 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 45,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 43,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 43,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,053 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 40,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 30,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,769 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 25,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,624 miles

N/s/r tyre lightly cracked/perishing

Fail 29 Dec 2014 22,624 miles

N/s/r tyre lightly cracked/perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,371 miles

near side rear tyre perishing sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,834 miles

O/s/f tyre outer wall lightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,296 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 RPX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GJ08 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

GJ08 RPX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is GJ08 RPX safe to buy?

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