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RJ08 FHH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,017 mi
Last recorded62,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 62,017 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket deteriorated and mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap not opening

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front inner sill/floor corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner sill/floor corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,935 miles

near side rear tyre has age related cracks on shoulder and tread

Fail 23 Jun 2020 56,935 miles

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

near side rear tyre has age related cracks on shoulder and tread

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,258 miles

near side rear tyre age related cracks

wipers split

Fail 26 Apr 2019 53,258 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing / chassis by brake hose mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre age related cracks

wipers split

Pass 2 May 2018 52,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,088 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,885 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 48,885 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,652 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,004 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,382 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,625 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,240 miles

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

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

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 FHH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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