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RF58 DUU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 DUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 150,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 139,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2024 139,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 128,336 miles

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement hand brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low can not be adjusted broked (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,282 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,682 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 86,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,969 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,969 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,729 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 61,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear - 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 51,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear - 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 42,287 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 42,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 31,675 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 31,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,452 miles

rear exhaust rust

Fail 28 Nov 2013 22,452 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

rear exhaust rust

Fail 13 Dec 2012 17,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres limit outer edge

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,000 miles

front tyres limit outer edge

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2011 13,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 2mm outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,069 miles

front tyres 2mm outer edge

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 DUU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF58 DUU, 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 DUU registered?

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

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