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RJ08 TDV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion over rear lower arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion over underbody and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear subframes and mountings (6.1.B.2)

temp rear exhaust mount

Fail 11 Apr 2018 99,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion over rear lower arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion over underbody and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear subframes and mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

temp rear exhaust mount

Fail 23 Nov 2017 99,184 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis drop leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure x2 (1.1.C.1c)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing not tested

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount temp

Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,178 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fuel filter secured to brake pipes and rubbing (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler neck corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in boot close to shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

battery positive terminal cover missing

rear axle bushes weak

rear bumper brackets rotten

rear bumper loose

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,573 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,717 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,722 miles

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

both sills rusted

Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both sills rusted

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,242 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,436 miles

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

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 TDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

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

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