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RJ58 VEP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,366 mi
Last recorded31,366 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 VEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 31,366 miles

Offside Front floor area corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 31,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor area corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 27,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake disc corroded outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake disc corroded outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 24,293 miles

both front tyres worn and worn edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs worn and corroded inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,537 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edges

Nearside rear foot brake low effort

Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,294 miles

both front tyre wearing edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,424 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 9,424 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 22 Oct 2011 6,874 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 VEP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

RJ58 VEP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is RJ58 VEP safe to buy?

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