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RJ58 LDY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,946 mi
Last recorded79,946 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 LDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,520 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,448 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes delaminating & have movement

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to paintwork

front no plate cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2016 51,397 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides front lower arm rear bushes delaminating & have movement

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to paintwork

front no plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

inner sidewalls cracking on both front tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge misshaped and inner sidewall badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 45,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inner sidewalls cracking on both front tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge misshaped and inner sidewall badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 41,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s wheels have slight buckles in rims

stone chip in windscreen zone a below 10mm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,456 miles

both n/s wheels have slight buckles in rims

stone chip in windscreen zone a below 10mm

Fail 7 Nov 2013 36,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,220 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)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,611 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,977 miles

Front brake discs pitting and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ58 LDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ58 LDY, 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 RJ58 LDY registered?

RJ58 LDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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