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JK08 JUD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,135 mi
Last recorded49,135 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK08 JUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 49,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch / chassis area covered in underseal

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,989 miles

both front tyre slight worn

Fail 28 May 2025 47,987 miles

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyre slight worn

Pass 28 May 2024 46,614 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion offside rear sill end area

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 43,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,989 miles

slight corrosion on drive rear sill

Pass 7 May 2019 38,888 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 38,888 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 35,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 32,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,138 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 24,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 24,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,199 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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JK08 JUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JK08 JUD, 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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JK08 JUD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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