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RE58 RDY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,063 mi
Last recorded131,063 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 RDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 131,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 131,047 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,189 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 122,084 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,582 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,803 miles

light surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner seal corroded

Nearside Rear inner seal corroded

Offside Front dipped beam on minimum adjuster on upper limit

Offside Front inner seal corroded

Offside Rear inner seal corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,579 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 102,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,230 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f head lamp condersation

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 70,820 miles

Condensation in off side front headlamp assembly.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,244 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 RDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

RE58 RDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RE58 RDY safe to buy?

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