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RJ08 FKK

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,356 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,319 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion around fuel filler neck with in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,915 miles

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)

corrosion to nearside and offside front floors

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 28 Dec 2016 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

corrosion to nearside and offside front floors

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,508 miles

movement in rear axle bush's

Fail 6 Jan 2016 74,508 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

movement in rear axle bush's

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,799 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,285 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 66,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,769 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,039 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 FKK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FKK, 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 FKK registered?

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

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