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RJ08 HXU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,539 mi
Last recorded95,539 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 HXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,539 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under body under sealed

Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,538 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear of inner arch holed.

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

Rear Plastic arch covers fitted.

Spare tyre worn and cracked.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 72,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear of inner arch holed.

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

Rear Plastic arch covers fitted.

Spare tyre worn and cracked.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides.. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides.. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bumper cracked and not fully secured..

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides. Just legal. 165/65R13 77T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides.. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides.. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bumper cracked and not fully secured..

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working Poor contact (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides. Just legal. 165/65R13 77T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 62,359 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 55,544 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 5 May 2016 55,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2015 51,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 35,789 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Offside rear macpherson top strut mount has slight up and down movement

Rear service brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 29 May 2013 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Offside rear macpherson top strut mount has slight up and down movement

Rear service brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 17 May 2012 24,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 13,775 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 HXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

RJ08 HXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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