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HG58 RNF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,857 mi
Last recorded57,857 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 RNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 57,857 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear HAND BRAKE LIMITED TRAVEL LEFT/ ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,367 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 49,367 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear axle rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Aug 2020 36,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,976 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,273 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,966 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,550 miles

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

both front wipers slightly smeary

small split in rear wiper

Fail 2 Dec 2013 16,586 miles

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

rear ex box poor conditiopn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,586 miles

rear ex box poor conditiopn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,451 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HG58 RNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG58 RNF, 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 HG58 RNF registered?

HG58 RNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is HG58 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG58 RNF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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