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RJ08 HWD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

22,903 mi
Last recorded22,903 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 22,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 22,165 miles

Front Lower Offside and nearside rear bushes perishing

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 22,155 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 20,824 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play from both front upper strut mounts

Pass 3 Nov 2022 19,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm ball and cup slight movement

Pass 30 Oct 2020 14,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 12,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 11,954 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 11,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,884 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 9,884 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,376 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 HWD 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 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 HWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 HWD registered?

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

Is RJ08 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 HWD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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