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RJ08 VPR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear axel bushes deteriorating and have slight movement

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear axel bushes deteriorating and have slight movement

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,628 miles

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

rear axel bushes starting to deteriorate

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2017 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

rear axel bushes starting to deteriorate

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,648 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 63,225 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 63,225 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 55,093 miles

both front wishbone bushes perished

both rear axle beam bushes perished

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

nail nsr tyre

nsf wheel buckeled

Fail 2 May 2014 55,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wishbone bushes perished

both rear axle beam bushes perished

both rear tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

nail nsr tyre

nsf wheel buckeled

osf tyre below legal limit inner edge

Pass 25 May 2013 48,789 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 48,789 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

power steering pipe on nearside, has been rubbed at some point, not fouling at time of test.

Pass 26 May 2012 41,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 28,333 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 28,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VPR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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