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RE08 FJD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,118 mi
Last recorded61,118 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 61,118 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings petrol filler housing seriously corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective fuel cap mounting flange correded (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,416 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

exhaust joints rusty

inner sills rusty by axle mounts

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,416 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust joints rusty

inner sills rusty by axle mounts

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre aged

Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre aged

rust blisters rear sills/floor

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,472 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,472 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,577 miles

wish bone rear bushes dateriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,577 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wish bone rear bushes dateriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,886 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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RE08 FJD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RE08 FJD, 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 RE08 FJD registered?

RE08 FJD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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