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RJ08 VKM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,733 mi
Last recorded42,733 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing under trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,628 miles

Coolant leak looks like pipes going into heater matrix behind engine ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded(covered by plastic trim)cannot how bad it is further up wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 35,628 miles

Coolant leak looks like pipes going into heater matrix behind engine ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded(covered by plastic trim)cannot how bad it is further up wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,469 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 33,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 32,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 29,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,899 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 14,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 8,982 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 8,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,631 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 VKM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

RJ08 VKM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RJ08 VKM safe to buy?

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