MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and depth of 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge and depth of 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play
both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
chips in windscreen
exhaust hangers and system corroded
front discs worn
offside rear tyre cracking between the tread
offside rear tyre cracking between the tread
oil seepage
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
pas pipes starting to rust
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
pas pipes starting to rust
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 SXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?
RJ08 SXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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