MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Body has slight corrosion Both front subframe mounting points (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Out of shape
Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion Both front subframe mounting points (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Out of shape
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
slight corosion on inner sills
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak from gearbox
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 SYV 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 69.2%.
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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?
RJ08 SYV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.
Is RJ08 SYV safe to buy?
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