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RJ08 VLD

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 49,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 49,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,406 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower general under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 49,137 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.A.S PIPE? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/BONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer and inner lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,193 miles

Offside H/LAMP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,687 miles

Rear TYRES VERY PERISHED

Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,684 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,542 miles

front tyres wearing

offside front lower rear bush deteriorating

Fail 6 Aug 2016 42,542 miles

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

front tyres wearing

offside front lower rear bush deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,424 miles

slight corrosion underbody / chassis

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,639 miles

Bush on o/s/f suspension arm just starting to unbond slightly in the centre, (still serviceable)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2012 25,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bush on o/s/f suspension arm just starting to unbond slightly in the centre, (still serviceable)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,496 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 17,496 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VLD is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLD, 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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RJ08 VLD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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