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EU58 RBX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,600 mi
Last recorded77,600 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 RBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,158 miles

Front floor pans corroded

both outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2018 64,135 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe/axle front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front subframe mounting corroded

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

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,770 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 56,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,413 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,152 miles

Offside and near side rear tyres starting to wear and perish

Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,507 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,138 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 27,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,610 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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EU58 RBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EU58 RBX, 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 EU58 RBX registered?

EU58 RBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is EU58 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU58 RBX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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