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RE58 HKN

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 HKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,866 miles

both front and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion to front and rear of the under vehicle chasis floor pan

Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,866 miles

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

both front and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion to front and rear of the under vehicle chasis floor pan

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,231 miles

both lower arm rearward bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,971 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 25,971 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,223 miles

Tyre sidewalls perished front and rear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,412 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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RE58 HKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE58 HKN, 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 RE58 HKN registered?

RE58 HKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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