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AU58 RCF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,811 mi
Last recorded44,811 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 RCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,811 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 34,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet opening latch siezed

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f/tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,751 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AU58 RCF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU58 RCF, 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 AU58 RCF registered?

AU58 RCF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is AU58 RCF safe to buy?

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