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PE58 RCZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,063 mi
Last recorded83,063 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 83,063 miles

slight oil leak from gear box area

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure corried (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from gear box area

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,237 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 79,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,533 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 78,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,289 miles

Nearside Front shocker top slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight play in rear axle bush

Offside Rear slight play in rear axle bush

Rear registration plate cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2017 69,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front shocker top slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight play in rear axle bush

Offside Rear slight play in rear axle bush

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,960 miles

Centre Front oil leaking from engine

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,626 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,764 miles

both front tyres perished - advise replacement

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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PE58 RCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE58 RCZ, 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 PE58 RCZ registered?

PE58 RCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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