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RV08 PWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,506 mi
Last recorded92,506 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 92,506 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside wiper blade split

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,101 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,208 miles

both front floor pans corroded

offside front lower arm rear mounting bush worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,956 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,462 miles

all suspension strut top mounts worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,462 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension strut top mounts worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,724 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush bush poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2019 70,724 miles

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

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

offside front lower arm rear bush bush poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,442 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,247 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,640 miles

both front discs liped

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,544 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 10,544 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (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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RV08 PWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV08 PWJ, 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 RV08 PWJ registered?

RV08 PWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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