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PE58 RGX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

48,207 mi
Last recorded48,207 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 RGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,207 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle suspension/brake components undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2021 48,207 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle bushes worn but not excessive

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle suspension/brake components undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2020 48,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor in various places behind front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,129 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

nearside & offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside & offside rear inner sills coroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 42,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside & offside rear inner sills coroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,618 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 40,615 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,209 miles

nearside and offside front chassis and inner wings showing corrosion

nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front chassis and inner wings showing corrosion

nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

***OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT***

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,999 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 16,836 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 RGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PE58 RGX, 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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PE58 RGX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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