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RE58 XLK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,737 mi
Last recorded84,737 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 XLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in both front and both rear suspension top mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,484 miles

slight play in both front and both rear suspension top mounts

Fail 19 Mar 2019 83,484 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight play in both front and both rear suspension top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,130 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,158 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 61,158 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,756 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 46,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 32,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XLK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE58 XLK registered?

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

Is RE58 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 XLK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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