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RA08 BJU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,298 mi
Last recorded61,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 BJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2021 61,298 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front floor pans corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,216 miles

Both rear sills corroding

Coolant bottle empty

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underside of floor plan corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2019 53,216 miles

Both rear sills corroding

Coolant bottle empty

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside of floor plan corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,415 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Fail 16 Jun 2018 47,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,009 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

x2 rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,961 miles

n/s rear number plate light inop

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 BJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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