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RJ08 HWU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,789 mi
Last recorded71,789 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 HWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 71,789 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 71,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coil spring rubbing on tyer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coil spring rubbing on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 70,441 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 70,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,757 miles

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 outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,099 miles

Advanced corrosion on o/s & n/s sills to floor at rear.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,594 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,675 miles

both front tyres outer edges perishing/cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,323 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,426 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 47,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,607 miles

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

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 HWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

RJ08 HWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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