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AU58 RVL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,957 mi
Last recorded141,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 RVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 141,957 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 141,954 miles

Emissions not tested water leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,960 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 119,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,680 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 100,296 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,082 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,958 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 46,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 46,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,335 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 34,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,031 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play found in O/S of steering rack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,684 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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AU58 RVL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

AU58 RVL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is AU58 RVL safe to buy?

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