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RJ58 TXE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,869 mi
Last recorded87,869 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,869 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut, stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 87,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut, stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front inner flitches under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut / stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 86,395 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut / stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust fouling shock absorber mount when under load , advise adjustment

Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut stone embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,463 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,600 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 65,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 61,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dosent fit screen properly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective dosent fit screen properly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,376 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 17,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,431 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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RJ58 TXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXE, 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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RJ58 TXE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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