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RA08 CJY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 CJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,401 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded.

Both rear inner sills corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear quarter panel corroded.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,207 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Fuel filler area corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear quarter panel/door area corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,952 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Damage to offside rear quarter panel

Fuel filler cap area corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,952 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside front floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills corroded

Damage to offside rear quarter panel

Fuel filler cap area corroded

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,974 miles

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

corrosion around fuel cap

damage to o/s rear quarter panel

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 55,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 49,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,298 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 27,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,125 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 CJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CJY, 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 RA08 CJY registered?

RA08 CJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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