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RJ08 VRN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,799 mi
Last recorded66,799 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,362 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 66,360 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel rim damaged from inner side (strong advice) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

front wipers incorrect size fitted

oil leaks from the gear box housing

rear reg plate has a slight damage+cracked

rear wiper worn/split

offside drive shaft inner cv outer metal shield cover insecure (bolt broken)

offside rear tyre has a nail in inner edge+tyre very low in air pressure

Fail 14 Jan 2019 63,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and nearside front lower arm (rear facing) rubber bushes worn+adrifted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside front tyre bald+worn+wire cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

front wipers incorrect size fitted

oil leaks from the gear box housing

rear reg plate has a slight damage+cracked

rear wiper worn/split

offside drive shaft inner cv outer metal shield cover insecure (bolt broken)

offside rear tyre has a nail in inner edge+tyre very low in air pressure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,009 miles

oil leaks

rear wiper split/worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from the edges+tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate damaged+cracked (6.3.1d)

front windscreen has a incorrect size wipers fiited

offside front tyre wearing from the edges

Fail 5 Jan 2018 52,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs scored/worn (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from the edges+tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate damaged+cracked (6.3.1d)

front windscreen has a incorrect size wipers fiited

offside front tyre wearing from the edges

oil leaks

rear wiper split/worn

Pass 7 Jan 2017 42,326 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 15,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,164 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,047 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 11,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 5,514 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 VRN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

RJ08 VRN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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