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RK08 JWU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,684 mi
Last recorded67,684 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 67,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,254 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 60,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,436 miles

Offside Front closing sill area has corrosion

Rear n/s and o/s suspension mounting area has corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,589 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 47,586 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,438 miles

Both rear tyre's are cracking

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 44,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear tyre's are cracking

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,883 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,668 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 38,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect full of water no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced full of water no immage (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,746 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,697 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,942 miles

Small cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,077 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 15,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK08 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

RK08 JWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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