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RE58 ZGB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,357 mi
Last recorded100,357 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 100,357 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 100,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 97,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,852 miles

Front wipers only just acceptable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,884 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,986 miles

165/65/13 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Fail 30 Oct 2013 45,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,920 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 42,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WAERING ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,452 miles

O/S/F TYRE WAERING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,275 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 ZGB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

Is RE58 ZGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 ZGB shows 12 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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