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RO08 OJX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,527 mi
Last recorded72,527 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 70,344 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 64,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,109 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 46,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,196 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 41,196 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,609 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,196 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 19,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,703 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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RO08 OJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RO08 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

RO08 OJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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