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RE58 YNF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill almost rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All along inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both main axle bushes moderately worn

Fail 4 Jan 2019 87,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill almost rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All along inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both main axle bushes moderately worn

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,789 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play Both rear beam axle bushes moderately worn/moderate play (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 85,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Axle swivel joint has slight play Both rear beam axle bushes moderately worn/moderate play (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 82,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,138 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,138 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,137 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 22,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

RE58 YNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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