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RJ08 SZG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,428 mi
Last recorded72,428 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 SZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,428 miles

Nearside Rear wing around fuel flap corroded

bonnet retaining devise deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer sills corroded

front subframe mounts corroded

fuel filter rusty

under side of car corroded in various places

Fail 17 May 2017 72,426 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded

front subframe mounts corroded

fuel filter rusty

under side of car corroded invarious places

Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all power steering pipes corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

both under sills and outer sills corroded car corroded in various places

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all power steering pipes corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

both under sills and outer sills corroded car corroded in various places

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,354 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 66,354 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,569 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 SZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

RJ08 SZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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