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RF58 NWN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,931 mi
Last recorded158,931 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 158,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play for top mounts

Fail 23 Aug 2019 158,931 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre showing cord (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play for top mounts

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,570 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose in spring

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 122,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose in spring

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top Mount (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Box in a poor and rusty condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,782 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,567 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes split

Nearside front wiper blade rubber split

Rear silencer slight blow

Slight oil leak from around engine/oil filter housing

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,892 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,174 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 NWN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 RF58 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

RF58 NWN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RF58 NWN safe to buy?

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