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RJ08 VPV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 74,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,902 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 70,901 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,756 miles

Front discs corroded inner faces, pads low (inner)

Pass 28 Jul 2023 65,839 miles

Front reg plate delaminating

Nearside Front Headlight cloudy

Nearside Front Wiper splitting

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,431 miles

Front chassis corroded n/s and o/s

Front inner wing/ chassis flitch areas n/s and o/s corroded

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))

welding repairs appear solid , undersealed/ painted

Fail 27 Jul 2022 64,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front chassis corroded n/s and o/s

Front inner wing/ chassis flitch areas n/s and o/s corroded

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 16 Jul 2021 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both inner rear sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,404 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 52,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 47,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,258 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 38,176 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,096 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,836 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,417 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 VPV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

RJ08 VPV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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