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HG58 RPU

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,060 mi
Last recorded139,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 RPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 139,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 135,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded lower spring mountings

Fail 24 Jan 2025 135,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,715 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 132,715 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 128,958 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,933 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 114,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,480 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 107,480 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the joint and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 99,562 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,043 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,449 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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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.

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