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RK08 JUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 76,035 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,228 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 75,208 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower bottom of wheel arch area leading to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,895 miles

N/S centre inner sill/floor corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,306 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 74,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,756 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,642 miles

EML light is on.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. and worn on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking on the outer wall.

unable to test rear seat belts.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

EML light is on.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. and worn on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking on the outer wall.

unable to test rear seat belts.

Pass 28 May 2015 58,862 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,653 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,653 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,415 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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RK08 JUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK08 JUJ, 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 RK08 JUJ registered?

RK08 JUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is RK08 JUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 JUJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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