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RA08 BJK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,074 mi
Last recorded91,074 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 BJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 91,074 miles

Rear body corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2024 91,074 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 75,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,451 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,649 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/R AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATING

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 47,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 41,015 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,908 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near resevoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn inside edges

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

clutch master cylinder pipe from brake fluid reservoir slightly damp

Fail 4 May 2016 33,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near resevoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn inside edges

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

clutch master cylinder pipe from brake fluid reservoir slightly damp

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,083 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 21,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper not clearing effectively

washers partially blocked

Pass 2 May 2013 17,737 miles

near side front/ offside front and nearside rear tyres have cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 3 May 2012 12,568 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,444 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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RA08 BJK 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 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 RA08 BJK, 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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RA08 BJK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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