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RX08 FSJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,767 mi
Last recorded84,767 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,088 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,350 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,230 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 52,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear tyres have small cracks

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,528 miles

rear tyres have small cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,101 miles

both rear tyres treads and walls cracking up

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,052 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

near side rear tyre side wall poor

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,383 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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RX08 FSJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RX08 FSJ, 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 RX08 FSJ registered?

RX08 FSJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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