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RE58 ZRC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,439 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside sill corroded

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

both rear sills corroded

surface rust fueltank

Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside sill corroded

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

both rear sills corroded

surface rust fueltank

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,390 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,390 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,270 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 80,270 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside wiper blade slight smearing

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread

Rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,172 miles

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

slight perishing rear tyres

surface rust fueltank

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,150 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,150 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 49,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,332 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Offside rear shocker damp.

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 ZRC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

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

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