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RJ08 FHP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,933 mi
Last recorded45,933 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 45,933 miles

Both outer sills has corrosion.

Fail 23 Oct 2025 45,933 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Cracked. (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Both outer sills has corrosion.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,039 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,138 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 39,554 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 39,545 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,929 miles

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

o/s inner and outer sill panel corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,163 miles

Offside rear sill rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,134 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,749 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 FHP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

RJ08 FHP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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