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RO08 VRJ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,948 mi
Last recorded90,948 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,948 miles

both front floors corroding

both rear inner & outer sills corroding

gearbox & engine oil leaks

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,463 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,463 miles

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

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2016 77,931 miles

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished & near wear bars

slight movement in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,882 miles

movement in both front top suspension mountings

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished & close to limit

o/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 15 Mar 2014 58,698 miles

n/s/f tyre balding on outer edge on limit

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,247 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VRJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRJ, 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 RO08 VRJ registered?

RO08 VRJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is RO08 VRJ safe to buy?

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