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RF58 NXT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 NXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 59,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 50,492 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 44,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,606 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 41,484 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2018 36,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner drive shaft damp

Fail 31 Dec 2018 36,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner drive shaft damp

Pass 30 Dec 2017 31,086 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is getting low on tread

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slight perishing

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

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 29,516 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has leak and corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,317 miles

front discs poor condition

front pads worn low

rear exhaust poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 16,431 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 11,177 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 7,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

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

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