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RF58 FZJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,985 mi
Last recorded126,985 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 FZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 126,985 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,984 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear parking brake results low reading

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,864 miles

exhaust corroding

hand brake efficiency only just meet

headlights deteriorating

o/s front fog light in op

Fail 27 Oct 2022 124,830 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

exhaust corroding

headlights deteriorating

o/s front bumper loose

o/s front fog light in op

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 123,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached n/o/s stop bumps (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable coroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system detterating in places

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,398 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 105,392 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,732 miles

Exhaust back box loosing first skin but still secure and not yet blowing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,648 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 54,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2011 45,461 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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RF58 FZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

RF58 FZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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