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RF58 DSO

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,743 mi
Last recorded91,743 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 DSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 91,743 miles

Central Rear stop light not connected

Fail 17 May 2025 91,732 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear stop light not connected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,694 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 80,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 63,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,615 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 63,615 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,099 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 54,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,421 miles

rtear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,066 miles

rear exh box rusting

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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RF58 DSO is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF58 DSO, 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 RF58 DSO registered?

RF58 DSO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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