MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested due to engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight cracking on side walls to n/s and o/s rear tyres
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre cracking on side wall n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
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RJ08 SXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?
RJ08 SXT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.
Is RJ08 SXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ08 SXT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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