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RJ08 FGF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,550 mi
Last recorded54,550 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,308 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 50,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength DROP SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,364 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 46,364 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,377 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 37,377 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,922 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,898 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 FGF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

RJ08 FGF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RJ08 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 FGF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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