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RJ08 XZO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,820 mi
Last recorded86,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,820 miles

Front front wipers smearing

Offside Front condensation in head lamp

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 80,279 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,962 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 72,962 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,656 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED , N/S & O/S

Fail 24 Nov 2022 70,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

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

Rear spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2021 68,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

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

Rear spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,183 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,785 miles

Offside Front tyre - worn on inner edge

Rear Inner arches - starting to corrode

windscreen - chipped in zone A

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - seperating

Nearside Front metal brake pipe - outer coating lifting - no sign of leak

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn

Offside Front tyre - heavily worn

Rear tyres - heavily worn and cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2019 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - seperating

Nearside Front metal brake pipe - outer coating lifting - no sign of leak

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn

Offside Front tyre - heavily worn

Rear tyres - heavily worn and cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Rear tyres perishing and getting low

Fail 15 Jan 2018 49,892 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Rear tyres perishing and getting low

Pass 15 May 2017 45,699 miles

Rear Tyres Perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (6.3.1d)

Windscreen Chipped.

Pass 17 May 2016 36,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,117 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 29,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 23,447 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 20,611 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 17,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 17,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 13,257 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 XZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

RJ08 XZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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