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RE58 TKT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,944 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside outer sill weakened by corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2019 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [corroded] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,724 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,379 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,626 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to perish.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,621 miles

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

Both rear tyre treads starting to perish.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,424 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit on inner edge (Advise attention)

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 TKT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RE58 TKT, 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 TKT registered?

RE58 TKT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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