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RA08 HJU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,935 mi
Last recorded83,935 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 83,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive close to service requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle body components has corrosion not considered excessive

Fail 4 Aug 2026 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to service requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 82,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch section near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,408 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch signs of corrosion.

Nearside Signs of corrosion on N/S outer sill.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Signs of corrosion on O/S outer sill.

Fail 16 Aug 2023 78,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch signs of corrosion.

Nearside Signs of corrosion on N/S outer sill.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Signs of corrosion on O/S outer sill.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/ rear chasis corroded by rear exhaust

slight corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2022 75,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

o/s/ rear chasis corroded by rear exhaust

slight corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre mirror missing

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Panel getting thin. (Corrosion)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded.

signs of engine oil leak underneath.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted was very close to wheel Rim. Bracket has been repositioned. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Panel getting thin. (Corrosion)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded.

signs of engine oil leak underneath.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,051 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,088 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,943 miles

Some spots of surface corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some spots of surface corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,230 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,230 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,540 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 HJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

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

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