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KV58 RXX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 82,197 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust system secure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Sill surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,398 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,719 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 71,717 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides back axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,343 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,275 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,186 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,131 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,755 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,373 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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KV58 RXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KV58 RXX, 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 KV58 RXX registered?

KV58 RXX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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