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RK08 JXA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,993 mi
Last recorded34,993 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 34,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 34,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor under car marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 33,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 30,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 29,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 29,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 26,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 23,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 21,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,304 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked on side walls and tread

both sides inner sill closing panels slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,171 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,156 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 JXA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 JXA registered?

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

Is RK08 JXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 JXA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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