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FN58 RCV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,278 mi
Last recorded44,278 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 RCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,278 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded and places

Fail 30 Sep 2020 44,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

various underbody components corroded and places

Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,209 miles

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 30 Sep 2019 41,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine and under body covers

Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,482 miles

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image vague

Offside front road wheel rim distorted(inner rim)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)....Nearside

Fail 28 Sep 2018 37,482 miles

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image vague

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front road wheel rim distorted(inner rim)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)....Nearside

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,260 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,752 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 26,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,712 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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FN58 RCV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN58 RCV, 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 FN58 RCV registered?

FN58 RCV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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