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RE08 JWL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,505 mi
Last recorded31,505 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2023 31,505 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,577 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front inner wing areas corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front inner wing areas corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2021 25,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front inner wing areas corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 24,433 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit will need replacing soon

Pass 3 May 2019 23,907 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 25,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 22,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,257 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 21,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,736 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,135 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,356 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 4,593 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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RE08 JWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE08 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

RE08 JWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RE08 JWL safe to buy?

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