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MT08 JFX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,423 mi
Last recorded51,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,423 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,248 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 47,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 45,358 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,968 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 44,968 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 44,964 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,066 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 32,063 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 23,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,271 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 22,271 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 15,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 13,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,116 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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MT08 JFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MT08 JFX, 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 MT08 JFX registered?

MT08 JFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is MT08 JFX safe to buy?

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