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RJ08 SYA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,006 mi
Last recorded81,006 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 SYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,006 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,178 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,178 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 53,685 miles

unable to test rear seat belts due to back seats been loaded up.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to test rear seat belts due to back seats been loaded up.

Pass 10 May 2012 45,966 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 34,129 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 SYA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

RJ08 SYA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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