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EO58 RZV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,931 mi
Last recorded130,931 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 RZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,931 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 130,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end lock nut missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure both front abs sensor wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 130,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fuel filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,726 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 89,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread-Perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,296 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 79,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,704 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,435 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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EO58 RZV 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 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 EO58 RZV, 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 EO58 RZV registered?

EO58 RZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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