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RK08 JWZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,612 mi
Last recorded50,612 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 50,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/drop sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing/flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/drop sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,136 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake pipe/ hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,314 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 36,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,139 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking

rear sill inner panels corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Apr 2016 25,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,441 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 15,590 miles

Both front tyre's are cracking on tred.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,496 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 JWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

RK08 JWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is RK08 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 JWZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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