MOT Status
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139,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear parking brake cable deteriorated
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear axle corroded lower spring mountings
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded lower spring mountings
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at mid pipe on mounting point (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear bump stops come away worn
hand brake towards end of travel
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat loose on fixings (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at mid pipe on mounting point (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear bump stops come away worn
hand brake towards end of travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear bump stop come awy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
offside rear bump stop come awy
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the joint and clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the joint and clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear tyres getting low
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded - not blowing
exhaust back box in poor condition
front tyres worn on inside edge
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear silencer rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG58 RPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HG58 RPU, 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 RPU registered?
HG58 RPU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2008.
Is HG58 RPU safe to buy?
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