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RJ08 AGU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,976 mi
Last recorded44,976 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 AGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,976 miles

Nearside Front Chassis member corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded.

Nearside Outer Sill to floor area slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member near suspension unit. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Offside Outer Sill to floor area slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,104 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,908 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower arm bush split

Offside Front Lower arm bush split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 37,908 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower arm bush split

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

Offside Front Lower arm bush split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,593 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 24 Apr 2018 34,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,399 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion on chassis.

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,541 miles

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

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

offside wiperblade starting to split

slight cracking rear tyres

Fail 24 Apr 2015 25,541 miles

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

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

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

offside wiperblade starting to split

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,721 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 15,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,661 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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RJ08 AGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ08 AGU, 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 RJ08 AGU registered?

RJ08 AGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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