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RO08 BEJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,889 mi
Last recorded50,889 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,889 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Axle / Beam Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 46,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,958 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 42,958 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,864 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 38,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 37,046 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly perished.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 26,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,851 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO CRACKING IN TREAD.

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO CRACKING AT TREAD.

Pass 3 May 2016 15,290 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 15 May 2015 9,826 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2014 9,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 8,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,393 miles

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

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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RO08 BEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 RO08 BEJ, 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 RO08 BEJ registered?

RO08 BEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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