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RJ08 WFL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,811 mi
Last recorded82,811 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 WFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,811 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,811 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,506 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 61,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 60,022 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 60,022 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 52,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front exzhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 May 2013 52,692 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exzhaust bracket broken

nearside raer wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 May 2012 44,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 44,031 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 31,633 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 31,633 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 WFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

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

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