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RK08 JXB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 102,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer Body sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2023 88,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer Body sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,089 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,324 miles

Tested in wet conditions.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 48,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 29 May 2018 43,819 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2017 39,071 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGES RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 4 Jun 2016 34,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,416 miles

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

centre internal mirror missing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 6,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,448 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 5,448 miles

Nearside Front 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 JXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK08 JXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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