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RE08 YTJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,910 mi
Last recorded69,910 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 69,910 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 68,249 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 64,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 63,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 61,941 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 61,941 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 60,180 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 May 2020 60,179 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2019 58,947 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 56,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,062 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 38,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 May 2011 31,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 31,469 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 YTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE08 YTJ?

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What year was RE08 YTJ registered?

RE08 YTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RE08 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YTJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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