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RJ08 KAZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,338 mi
Last recorded60,338 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and Nearside rubbers slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and Nearside rubbers slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,529 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 48,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,408 miles

Front both tyre treads low inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,751 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,940 miles

Rear tyre treads starting to perished

Fail 27 Mar 2014 34,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyre treads starting to perished

Fail 26 Mar 2013 29,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,106 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 24,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,988 miles

Both front tyre treads low inner edges

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 KAZ 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 64.7%.

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 KAZ, 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 KAZ registered?

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

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