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RE58 WGP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,461 mi
Last recorded75,461 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,880 miles

under body corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to both lower door sills

surface corrosion toexhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,865 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 50,803 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,236 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,985 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 May 2015 33,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,419 miles

osf mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2011 16,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf mirror glass cracked

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 WGP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

RE58 WGP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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