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RE58 WFO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,490 mi
Last recorded39,490 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 WFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by side of gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 39,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by side of gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,658 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 35,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,238 miles

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top plate upside down (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

under side of car rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2023 30,233 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened top plate upside down (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

under side of car rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 26,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axel mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2020 25,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 25,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill front and rear corrosion starting.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 24,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill front and rear corrosion starting.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Unable to test O/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,700 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 17,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 16,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,297 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 WFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE58 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

RE58 WFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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